F1Visa
F-1 student visa requirements, SEVIS transfer procedures, work authorization rules, and maintaining status while studying in the United States. Covers initial applications, extensions, and reinstatement.
How to keep your U.S. green card while studying at a university in Canada
U.S. green card holders can study in Canada with careful planning—apply for a reentry permit, maintain U.S. ties, and track time abroad. Avoid extended absences without proper documentation, or you…
ICE visa move disrupts Christian Colleges and international students
ICE revoked more than 1,800 international student visas in spring 2025, deeply impacting Christian colleges’ enrollment, finances, and…
Traffic tickets can now lead to student visas being revoked by ICE
ICE can now cancel U.S. student visas for minor offenses such as traffic tickets under 2025 rules. Although…
Cato Institute challenges visa revoked for Tufts University student
In April 2025, U.S. officials revoked Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk’s visa over a published opinion article. Advocacy groups,…
Mohsen Mahdawi, Columbia University student, ordered released by judge
Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, was released by court order after being detained by ICE.…
Trump administration visa rules prompt Harvard to change student policy
Harvard’s move follows Trump administration visa crackdowns, allowing admitted international students to also accept a non-U.S. university offer.…
Australia’s Labor Party plans to raise student visa fees if re-elected
Australia faces major student visa fee increases, with Labor proposing a jump to AUD$2,000 and the opposition suggesting…
University of Hawaiʻi assures most international students remain safe
Despite recent revocations, most international students at the University of Hawaiʻi remain safe. The university offers legal, emotional,…
Federal judge faults Trump administration over student visa chaos
Federal courts halted the Trump administration’s widespread cancellation of F-1 student visas, citing lack of due process and…
DS-160 Requirements for U.S. Visa Interviews to Avoid Cancellation
U.S. consulates now require an exact match between DS-160 barcodes and interview appointments; mismatches result in immediate cancellation…