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Nigerian and Foreign Student Enrollment Falls 17% Amid Visa Crackdown

A 17% fall in Fall 2025 international enrollments, driven by visa revocations, interview pauses and a 19‑country travel ban, hit…

CMS Says Classes Are Usual Monday; No Border Patrol on Campuses

CMS confirmed in-person classes for Monday, November 17, 2025, after Border Patrol operations in Charlotte. There has been no enforcement…

Student Visa Mills Run Rampant in Australia, Prompting New Reforms

New rules from 1 January 2025 require CoE for onshore student visa applications and empower authorities to close “ghost colleges.”…

Canada’s International Student Cap: Are Colleges at Risk?

Canada’s 2025 study-permit cap (437,000) seeks to cool rental markets but has forced Ontario institutions to cut over 600 programs…

Why U.S. Firms Favor H-1B Workers: Cost, Control, and Policy

Hira argues the H-1B system is used by many firms to cut labour costs and limit worker mobility. Pay gaps…

H-1B U-Turn: What the Talent Shift Means for U.S. Employers

A new one-time $100,000 registration fee for H-1B petitions after September 21, 2025, signals a policy shift likely to favor…

The Hidden Reality of NRIs: Perception Versus Life in India Abroad

A Chennai-born NRI in Sydney explained he hides daily life details to avoid stereotypes of easy wealth. He prioritizes safe…

DHS Sets Three Vetting Checks for H-1B and Green Card Applicants

DHS announced a three-prong test—eligibility, economic contribution, integrity—for H-1B and employment-based green cards. A $100,000 fee applies to petitions filed…