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Proposed DIGNITY Act Could End FICA Tax Exemption for OPT Students

The proposed DIGNITY Act would remove the FICA tax exemption for OPT students, imposing a 15.3% payroll tax on students…

Trump’s Visa Policies Leave International Students Stranded Before Classes

The 2025 visa revocations and travel bans by the Trump administration affect thousands of international students at U.S. universities, including…

US Student Visa: What Foreign Students Can Do to Lose Visa and Eligibility

Starting 2025, US student visas require in-person interviews, visa integrity fees, and social media vetting. Students must meet eligibility criteria,…

US Congress May End OPT Tax Exemption Under DIGNITY Act: Impact on Indian Students

The DIGNITY Act would revoke the OPT tax exemption, increasing payroll taxes on international students and employers. This could lower…

OPT Approved Without Request: Legitimate Benefit or Risky Trap?

F-1 students must meet eligibility criteria and apply for OPT by submitting Form I-765 within deadlines. OPT is never approved…

US Warns Nigerian Students of Visa Revocation for Missing Classes

The U.S. implemented harsh visa rules in 2025, revoking thousands of SEVIS records, suspending Harvard visas, and halting global visa…

Who Is Yeonsoo Go? South Korean Student Detained by ICE at Purdue

South Korean student Yeonsoo Go was detained by ICE after a July 2025 visa hearing, accused of overstaying her visa.…

South Korean Student Detained by ICE After Visa Hearing in New York

Detained after a court hearing, Yeonsoo Go’s case reveals stricter U.S. visa enforcement and expedited removals. Disputes over her visa…