Visa Delays Disrupt January Intakes for UK Student Visa Applicants
New immigration policies in the UK and U.S. have caused widespread disruption for international students in early 2026. Higher refusal rates, expanded travel bans affecting 39 countries, and stricter institutional…
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Alireza Doroudi to self-deport after detention as University of Alabama student
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