Students
International student visa news covering F-1 regulations, SEVIS requirements, university enrollment policies, and post-graduation work options. Includes OPT, CPT, and STEM extension updates.
Germany Shifts Nigerian Student Visa Processing to Lekki, Lagos VFS Global Centre
Germany shifts Nigerian student visa processing to VFS Global in Lekki, Lagos, to cut 20-week backlogs; consulate retains all final approval authority.
California Ranks in Top 10 for International Students, Balancing Tuition Affordability and Jobs
Discover the 10 best U.S. states for international students in 2026, ranking California, Texas, and more based on…
Why Every International Student Must File Form 8843 to Pass the Substantial Presence Test
Essential 2026 tax deadlines for international students: Form 8843 is due April 15 for those with income and…
Indian Consulate General Dubai Opens Special Window for NRI Certificates to Indian Students
Indian Consulate in Dubai offers a one-day walk-in for Grade 12 students to get NRI certificates for college…
Ministry of Justice Revokes Visas for 100+ Chinese Students at Honam University
South Korea revokes visas for 100+ Chinese students at Honam University after finding they used falsified U.S. degrees…
Trump Threatens ICE at Airports as TSA Chaos Builds for Visa Holders
Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports Monday amid DHS funding fight, raising concerns for noncitizen travelers and…
Auditor General of Canada Flags 98% Student Direct Stream Approvals at IRCC
Auditor General Karen Hogan faults Canada for approving 98% of Indian student visas in 2024 despite known fraud…
Harvard Pushes Grading Overhaul to 2027, Adds SAT+ Mark to Combat Grade Compression
Harvard delays grading overhaul to 2027 and adds 'SAT+' mark, impacting how international students' transcripts are read by…
Judge Dismisses DOJ Suit, Lets Minnesota Dream Act In-State Tuition Stand Under 8 U.S.C. § 1623
A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit against the Minnesota Dream Act, preserving in-state tuition and aid for…
Harvard Law, National Labor Relations Board, April 2024 Staff Talks Stall After 19 Months
Harvard Law clinical staff remain in a 19-month contract deadlock over pay and job security, with a strike…