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.
Lawmakers Push Bill To Codify OPT Into Federal Law Without Changing Rules
Bipartisan bill seeks to codify OPT into federal law to ensure stability, though current USCIS rules and filing deadlines remain unchanged for F-1 students.
UK Home Office Raises Immigration Fees Across Most Routes From April 8, 2026
The UK Home Office will increase most immigration and nationality fees starting April 8, 2026, impacting students, workers,…
Colleges Adjust as Visa Policy Changes Reshape International Graduate Student Enrollment
New U.S. international student enrollments fell 17% in fall 2025 as restrictive visa policies and immigration uncertainty impact…
Ministry of Justice Denies Visas for Foreign Students, Local Education Offices Protest
South Korea’s Justice Ministry restricts vocational student visas, sparking a clash with local offices trying to save shrinking…
International Students Face $4,600 Visa Cost as Study Permit Fee, Biometrics Rise
Canada's study permit fee stays at CA$150. Rumors of a CA$4,600 hike are false, though total pre-arrival costs…
Danish Crackdown Targets Study Permits for Third-Country Students
Denmark tightens non-EU student visa rules to curb labor market misuse, targeting high dropout rates and increasing financial…
Rural Schools Face Teacher Shortages as H-1B Visa Costs Hit International Hiring
Rising H-1B costs and stricter visa rules are disrupting international teacher hiring, threatening staffing stability in rural U.S.…
Canada Opens Student Visas as UK Study Ban Leaves Thousands in Limbo
UK halts study visas for four nations due to asylum surges, while Canada remains open with fast-track options…
Visa Curbs Push Students from West. Now India Sees 8% Annual Growth, QS Reports
QS projects 8% annual growth in foreign students for India through 2030 as Western visa curbs and high…
Home Office Keeps Chevening Scholars in Student Visa Crackdown from Four Countries
UK Home Office rejects visa exemptions for Chevening scholars from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, effective March 26,…