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.
U.S. Colleges See 20% Drop in Foreign Students as Trump Visa Clampdown Bites
U.S. colleges report a 20% drop in international enrollment in 2026 as strict visa rules and travel bans deter global students from choosing American schools.
Homeland Security Proposes Fixed Visa Terms, Threatening Optional Practical Training
DHS proposes replacing 'duration of status' with fixed stay limits for F, J, and I visas in 2026,…
USCIS and Labor Department Data Mislead as H-1B Visa Numbers Mix New and Existing Workers
Confusion over H-1B data persists as public reports often conflate new worker entries with simple status extensions and…
Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules with Eight-Year Residence, Self-Sufficiency Tests
Sweden implements tougher citizenship rules on June 6, 2026, requiring 8 years of residence, higher income, and mandatory…
Homeland Security Ends “duration of Status” for F, J, I Visas, Tightens Study Limits
DHS moves to end Duration of Status for F and J visas, replacing it with a 4-year fixed…
Indian Founder Harshita Arora Joins Y Combinator. Now Visa Strategy Guides Global Tech Careers
Harshita Arora’s rise shows how Indian founders can leverage extraordinary ability for US visas like O-1A, though documentation…
U.S. Citizen Students in Mixed-Status Families Fear FAFSA Could Trigger Immigration Enforcement
Mixed-status families weigh FAFSA benefits against deportation fears, as students risk losing thousands in college aid due to…
40% Indian Student Visa Refusals Hit Australia in February as Home Affairs Tightens Checks
Australia reports sharp rises in student visa refusals for 2026, with India at 40% and Nepal at 60%,…
38% of Sri Lankan Student Visa Applications to Australia Get Rejected
Australia rejected 38% of Sri Lankan student visa applications in Feb 2026 as total approval rates hit a…
Australia Tightens Student Visas as Refusals for South Asians Hit Record Highs
Australia and U.S. student visa refusals for South Asians hit record highs in 2026, with some markets seeing…