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.
University of Colorado Sees Several International Student Visas Revoked
Four international students at the University of Colorado recently lost their visas under "Catch and Revoke," a federal program launched in March 2025. The initiative, using artificial intelligence, has sparked…
Columbia University Student Runs from Homeland Security, Still Seeks Answers
In 2025, Columbia University faced federal scrutiny over pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Federal actions, including targeting activists, stirred controversy. A…
Court Halts Deportation of Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk to Turkiye
The case of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, highlights pressing immigration issues in the…
University of Alabama Student Held by ICE Moved to Louisiana Facility
On March 25, 2025, Alireza Doroudi, a 32-year-old Iranian doctoral student at the University of Alabama, was detained…
Rubio Backs Visa Cancellation for Turkish Student Critical of Israel
On March 25, 2025, the U.S. revoked Turkish doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk’s visa, citing national security. Secretary of…
Bringing a Pet on an F1 Visa: What You Should Know
Bringing pets on an F1 visa provides emotional support during the challenging transition to a new country, culture,…
Detention of Iranian PhD Student Alireza Doroudi Stirs Concerns
Alireza Doroudi, an Iranian doctoral student at the University of Alabama studying mechanical engineering, was unexpectedly detained by…
Momodou Taal’s Lawyers Seek Court Order to Halt His Deportation
Lawyers for Cornell doctoral candidate Momodou Taal are urging a federal court to halt his deportation. Taal, a…
‘We Keep Us Safe!’: Tufts Student’s Detention Spurs Campus Rally
A Tufts student, Rumeysa Ozturk, was detained on March 25, 2025, during a routine trip to an iftar…
Turkish Doctoral Student Arrested in Massachusetts After Visa Was Canceled
A Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University was detained in Massachusetts following the revocation of their visa, sparking…