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F-1 OPT Students warned by DHS over missing employer updates

DHS resumed strict enforcement in 2025 requiring F-1 OPT students to report jobs within 10 days. Failure leads to SEVIS…

Rubio and Jayapal clash over Afrikaner refugee and student visa policies

The Trump administration’s student visa enforcement abruptly ended many international students’ statuses in 2025, sparking legal pushback. A new ICE…

Mohsen Mahdawi attends Columbia University graduation after release

Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested during a naturalization interview for activism reasons but released after a judge cited First…

Busan to ease student visa rules under Regional Specialized Visa Program

Busan’s Study Busan 30K Project targets 30,000 international students by 2028, supported by new visas, lowered financial barriers, scholarships, and…

F1 visa rejection rate rises at US Consulate posts

For 2023-2024, the US saw a 41% F1 visa rejection rate, with Indian, Nigerian, and Bangladeshi students disproportionately impacted. Stricter…

UCSB faces wave of F-1 visa revocations affecting international students

In April 2025, UCSB and other US universities experienced mass F-1 visa revocations, primarily over minor issues and lack of…

University of Illinois stages emergency rescue drill at Willard Airport

Willard Airport’s FAA-required emergency rescue drills unite local agencies and volunteers for realistic, full-scale training. Testing response, coordination, and communication,…

U.S. Universities open overseas campuses to help students bypass visa hurdles

U.S. universities address visa hurdles by launching overseas campuses, letting students earn U.S. degrees without waiting months for F-1 visas.…