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.
DINUM Orders 80,000 Health Staff Off Windows, Pushes Linux to End Microsoft Dependence
France accelerates its move from Windows to Linux for government systems in 2026, focusing on digital sovereignty and securing public data within Europe.
UK Tightens Student Visa Rules in 2026, Linking University Compliance to Refusal Rates
UK universities tighten student visa screening in 2026 as Home Office raises compliance thresholds and introduces a new…
Australia Tightens Student Visa Integrity Checks, Putting Indian Applicants Under Strain
Australia tightens student visa rules for 2026 with higher fees, stricter English requirements, and new priority processing impacting…
UK Tightens Student Route with Visa Brake, Demands Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
UK bars overseas student visas for citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan in 2026 to curb rising…
UK Home Office Reports 25% Drop in Sponsored Study Visa Applications and Dependants
UK study visa applications fell 30% in Q1 2026 as tighter rules on dependants and higher fees impact…
Irish Universities Attract 9,000+ Indian Students for 2024-25 as Numbers Soar
Ireland reaches record 44,500 international students in 2024-25, with Indian enrollment hitting 13,000, solidifying India as the top…
Russia Issues 36,413 Visas to North Korean Citizens in 2025, Nearly All for Education
Russia granted 36,413 visas to North Koreans in 2025, with 98% for education, sparking concerns over potential labor…
Australian Student Visa Rejections Surge, Alarming Bangladeshi Higher Education Aspirants
Australia's student visa grant rate hit a 21-year low of 67.6% in Feb 2026, with Bangladesh facing a…
Chinese Students and Scholars in U.S. Gain Tax Exemptions Under Article 20 in 2026
A guide for Chinese students and scholars in the U.S. on claiming tax treaty benefits under Articles 19…
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…