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Trump-era Visa Crackdown Drives Students to UK, Asia and Middle East
Delays in U.S. student visas and new travel restrictions are shifting applicants to the UK, Asia, and the Middle East.…
F-1 Visa Issuance Plummets; U.S. Faces 30–40% Drop in New Students
Operational pauses and expanded screening in spring 2025 reduced F-1 issuances—May down 22%, India down 34%, China down 43%—shrinking the…
Purdue pharmacy student Yeonsoo Go released after ICE detention
Purdue student Yeonsoo Go, on an R-2 dependent visa valid through December 2025, was detained after a New York immigration…
Practical Guide to Understanding and Overcoming U.S. Visa Rejections
The U.S. visa process requires selecting the right visa, filling DS-160, paying fees, and attending an interview. To overcome common…
How Trump and Stephen Miller Are Targeting International Students in U.S. Higher Education
Trump’s 2025 policies freeze billions in university funding and revoke thousands of international student visas. Columbia’s settlement mandates federal oversight…
Indian Student’s F-1 Visa Switch from Approved to Refused Sparks Concern
An Indian student’s F 1 visa was reversed from approved to refused at the U.S. Embassy Bangkok in 2025 without…
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…