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Are F-1 Visas from 19 Ban Countries Still Being Processed?

The June 9, 2025 proclamation suspended visa issuance for 19 countries, halting most new F-1 visas. Twelve countries face full…

Can Afghan, Iranian, and Venezuelan Students Renew Visas Now?

A June 9, 2025 State Department order halted new visas for Afghans and Iranians abroad without valid visas and paused…

No Confirmed J-1 Crackdown Under Trump Policies in November 2025

Despite widespread November 2025 rumors, no official U.S. policy has newly targeted J-1 Exchange Visitor Visas. Existing vetting rules remain…

Travel Risks and OPT Outcomes for Students from Countries Under Review

Although OPT procedures are unchanged, students from reviewed countries face greater scrutiny and travel risk. USCIS mails EADs only within…

Can B-1/B-2 Visa Holders from Restricted Countries Enter the U.S.?

The June 2025 proclamation blocks many B-1/B-2 travelers from 19 named countries, with narrow exemptions for green card holders, certain…

ICE Deports 19-Year-Old Babson Student to Honduras Despite Court Order

A 19-year-old Babson student, Any Lucia Lopez Belloca, was deported to Honduras on Nov. 21, 2025, despite a federal judge’s…

F-1 OPT at Risk Amid Amazon Job Delay and SEVIS Issues

Delays at major employers threaten F-1 OPT students limited to 60 unemployment days. An Amazon case with 57 days used…

U.S. Net Immigration Plunge: Implications for Visas and Talent

Net migration dropped from nearly 2 million in 2024 to about 515,000 in 2025, tightening the labor supply. The shift…