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DHS Proposes Fixed Admission Period for F-1, J-1, I Visas
DHS proposed ending D/S for F-1, J-1, and I visa holders, replacing it with fixed admission through the I-20/DS-2019 end…
U.S. Student Visa Arrivals Fall to Four-Year Low, Led by Asia Drop
International student visas plunged to a four-year low in H1 2025, led by 44% and 24% drops from India and…
OPT Under Fire: Lawmakers Move to Eliminate Post-Study Work
OPT and the STEM OPT extension remain active but face possible termination through legislation and tighter oversight. In 2024, nearly…
Trump Visa Ban on 19 Countries Sparks 150,000-Student Enrollment Drop
A June 2025 directive suspends new F-1, J-1, and M-1 visas for citizens of 19 countries, causing projected Fall 2025…
U.S. Proposes Fixed Admission Periods for F-1, J-1, I Visas
DHS’s 2025 proposal would replace Duration of Status with fixed admission periods: F-1/J-1 up to four years and I visas…
5.3 Million Short by 2032, Confidence in College Falls
By 2032 the U.S. may lack 5.3 million postsecondary-educated workers, including 4.5 million bachelor’s-level roles. Shortages concentrate in nursing, teaching…
How Trump’s Travel Ban Disrupts Admission for International Students
Effective June 9, 2025, the travel ban bars or tightens visa access for citizens of 19 countries, disrupting admitted F-1,…
New U.S. NIV Rules Sept 2025: Interviews Mandatory in Home Country
In September 2025 the State Department mandated in-person interviews at applicants' country-of-nationality or legal-residence posts, ending most Dropbox waivers and…