Visa Denials Remain Top Challenge for U.S. ELT Sector
In 2023, U.S. consular officers denied 36% of F-1 visas, impacting ELT students worldwide. Main denial reasons are…
Articles by & updated by Shashank Singh
Saudi Visa Update Sparks Panic Among Nationals from Algeria, Bangladesh, India
As of July 2025, Saudi Arabia limits visit visas for nationals of 14 countries to single-entry only, suspending…
Foreign Students and DHS Reach Settlement Over Revoked Visa Records
Since early 2025, over 1,600 student visas were revoked and 4,700 SEVIS records terminated. Temporary DOJ relief restored…
DHS Proposal to Limit US Student Visas to Fixed Stay Periods Under Review
Starting July 2025, the DHS will replace the student visa flexible D/S system with fixed stay periods capped…
Harvard Extends Waitlist Admissions Beyond June 30 Amid International Student Uncertainty
Harvard’s waitlist admissions extension reflects federal restrictions on international enrollment, including the DHS’s SEVP revocation. New rules reinstate…
F1 Visa Appointment Delays Leave Student Anxious Weeks Before College
In 2025, the U.S. paused and tightened F-1 visa screening, causing appointment shortages and delays, notably for Indian…
Jawaharlal Nehru University Cuts Foreign Student Fees by 80% in 2025
JNU’s 80% fee reduction for foreign students, especially those from Africa and SAARC, aims to reverse declining enrollments.…
Foreign Students Eager to Stay and Work in South Korea
In 2024-2025, South Korea extended foreign students’ post-graduation stay to three years, expanded job eligibility, and prioritized STEM…
US Revives Trump-Era Plan to Limit F-1 and J-1 Visa Durations
The U.S. proposes fixed two- or four-year limits for F-1 and J-1 visas from mid-2025, requiring extensions for…