Canadian government lowers study permits for 2025 international students
The Canadian government cuts study permits by 10% in 2025, expands PAL requirements to more students, and implements…
Harvard sues Trump administration over rights to enroll international students
Harvard lost its SEVP certification in May 2025, blocking enrollment of about 7,000 international students. The university sued,…
Harvard University loses right to enroll international students under SEVP
Harvard’s SEVP certification was revoked in May 2025 due to security concerns and non-compliance, affecting nearly 6,800 international…
Trump Administration Boots Harvard University’s Foreign Students
DHS revoked Harvard’s SEVP certification on May 22, 2025, halting international student admissions and threatening legal status for…
F-1 OPT Students warned by DHS over missing employer updates
DHS resumed strict enforcement in 2025 requiring F-1 OPT students to report jobs within 10 days. Failure leads…
Trump-era student visa crackdown sparks legal pushback and due process concerns
The Trump administration’s student visa enforcement abruptly ended many international students’ statuses in 2025, sparking legal pushback. A…
Mohsen Mahdawi attends Columbia University graduation after release
Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested during a naturalization interview for activism reasons but released after a judge…
Busan to ease student visa rules under Regional Specialized Visa Program
Busan’s Study Busan 30K Project targets 30,000 international students by 2028, supported by new visas, lowered financial barriers,…
F1 visa rejection rate rises at US Consulate posts
For 2023-2024, the US saw a 41% F1 visa rejection rate, with Indian, Nigerian, and Bangladeshi students disproportionately…
UCSB faces wave of F-1 visa revocations affecting international students
In April 2025, UCSB and other US universities experienced mass F-1 visa revocations, primarily over minor issues and…
University of Illinois stages emergency rescue drill at Willard Airport
Willard Airport’s FAA-required emergency rescue drills unite local agencies and volunteers for realistic, full-scale training. Testing response, coordination,…
U.S. Universities open overseas campuses to help students bypass visa hurdles
U.S. universities address visa hurdles by launching overseas campuses, letting students earn U.S. degrees without waiting months for…
Visa revocations rise for international students in the US
Visa revocations and SEVIS terminations have surged for international students in 2025, disrupting study, work, and re-entry to…
American Airlines launches direct flights for Texas Longhorns’ 2025 games
American Airlines introduces 40+ direct flights and 11,000 extra seats for Texas Longhorns away games in 2025, easing…