Students
International student visa news covering F-1 regulations, SEVIS requirements, university enrollment policies, and post-graduation work options. Includes OPT, CPT, and STEM extension updates.
Nonresident Aliens Generally Can’t Claim American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credits
Nonresident aliens and most F-1 students cannot claim the AOTC or LLC education credits for 2026 unless they meet strict full-year residency requirements.
International Students Can Claim a FICA Tax Refund from Their Employer. Here’s How
Learn how F-1 and J-1 students can claim a 2026 FICA tax refund for Social Security and Medicare…
How International Students Can Claim Tax Treaty Benefits on OPT Using IRS Publication 901
F-1 students must file 2025 tax returns by April 15 or June 15, 2026. Failure to comply can…
100,000 F-1 Visa Students Work in Michigan, Fuel STEM Fields Through Optional Practical Training
Michigan international graduates filled 97,000 jobs via OPT from 2013-2022, highlighting the state's reliance on STEM talent and…
Universities Australia CEO Warns Genuine Student Test Fuels Visa Rejections at 20-Year High
Australia student visa rejections hit 20-year high in 2026 debate as Genuine Student Test and migration targets tighten…
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Withhold College Admissions and Consumer Transparency Data
A federal judge maintains a block on the Trump administration's mandate requiring colleges to report retroactive admissions data…
U.S. Student Visa Rules Tighten as Indian Enrollment Drops 6.9% in SEVIS
U.S. Indian student enrollment fell 6.9% by 2026 as U.S. and Australia tighten visa rules, social media screening,…
Japan’s FY2026 LOTUS Programme Backs 1,000 Indian Phd Scholars—if They Secure Host Labs
Japan opens FY2026 LOTUS Programme for 1,000 Indian researchers. Applicants need Japanese host institutions by June 9, 2026,…
Germany Shifts Nigerian Student Visa Processing to Lekki, Lagos VFS Global Centre
Germany shifts Nigerian student visa processing to VFS Global in Lekki, Lagos, to cut 20-week backlogs; consulate retains…
California Ranks in Top 10 for International Students, Balancing Tuition Affordability and Jobs
Discover the 10 best U.S. states for international students in 2026, ranking California, Texas, and more based on…