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.
Shabana Mahmood Imposes Emergency Visa Brake on Sponsored Study Visas for 4 Nations
The UK has suspended new overseas study visas for four nations to curb a 470% rise in asylum claims. The emergency measure is subject to regular review.
University of North Texas Slashes 70+ Programs to Close $45M Deficit
UNT is cutting 70+ programs to address a $45M deficit caused by a drop in international enrollment and…
Hardening U.S. Social Climate Forces International Students to Reconsider U.S. Universities
A hardening U.S. social climate and stricter visa enforcement are driving a 30% drop in student visas, impacting…
Iran-Israel-U.S. Conflict Turns Strait of Hormuz Into a Global Economic Event
The Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict has become a global economic event, spiking energy prices and disrupting travel, visas, and trade…
Carney Says 100% of Student Immigration Fraud Investigations Cover 153,000 Students, 2,000 a Year
Auditor General report finds 98% of flagged student fraud went unpursued in 2023-24; PM Carney claims his government…
Organized Crime, Student Visa Program and Extortion Shootings Fuel Canada Crisis
Organized crime is exploiting Canada's student visa program to recruit vulnerable students into extortion squads, prompting calls for…
Trump Threatens ICE at Airports as TSA Chaos Builds for Visa Holders
Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports Monday amid DHS funding fight, raising concerns for noncitizen travelers and…
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman Blocks Pentagon Press-Access Policy on First and Fifth Amendment Grounds
A federal judge blocked Pentagon press-access restrictions, ruling them unconstitutional and highlighting the importance of transparency for international...
Top U.S. Colleges Demand F-1, I-20, Credible Funding Plan Before Applying
The 2026 U.S. News rankings crown Princeton No. 1, but international students must weigh prestige against F-1 visa…
Lawmakers Push Bill To Codify OPT Into Federal Law Without Changing Rules
Bipartisan bill seeks to codify OPT into federal law to ensure stability, though current USCIS rules and filing…