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Student Visa Policy Changes Threaten Future of U.S. Medical Research
New U.S. visa rules severely restrict Chinese and Hong Kong student access, particularly in medical research. Up to 50,000 California…
MIT Bars Megha Vemuri from Graduation Over Controversial Pro-Palestine Speech
Megha Vemuri’s pro-Palestinian speech at MIT violated 'time, place, and manner' rules, leading to her exclusion from graduation. MIT said…
Beijing Retaliates Against Washington Over Trade and Visa Limits
The U.S. restricted Chinese student visas in 2025 over security concerns, accusing China of breaking a Geneva trade deal. California…
U.S. Pauses New Student Visa Interviews Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting
The Trump administration paused new F, M, and J visa interviews on May 28, 2025, for expanded social media checks.…
U.S. Universities Including WKU Concerned Over Visa Interview Pause
On May 27, 2025, the U.S. suspended all new international student visa interviews, intensifying social media vetting. Existing appointment holders…
Record Student Visa Denials Hit 41 Percent in 2024 Pre-Trump Era
The U.S. recorded a historic 41% F-1 visa denial rate in 2024, with policy changes including interview suspensions and social…
Revoking Chinese Student Visas Could Impact Hundreds in Lehigh Valley
The US began revoking visas for Chinese students in May 2025, targeting those in critical fields. Lehigh University, with a…
Trump Administration Officially Designates State College, PA, as Sanctuary Jurisdiction
DHS designated State College a sanctuary jurisdiction on May 29, 2025, risking federal funds and legal action. The move reflects…