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Trump warns against cuts to foreign students amid visa crackdown

In late 2025 the president warned against steep cuts to international students, calling them vital to campus finances. Despite tightened…

Purdue Reports Historic Dip: Fewest International Freshmen Since 2008

Purdue’s fall 2025 class includes 525 international freshmen (5%), the lowest since 2004. A nearly 7% drop at West Lafayette…

Canada Grants 24 Weekly Off-Campus Hours for International Students

Effective November 8, 2024, Canada increased off-campus work for eligible international students to 24 hours per week, replacing the 20-hour…

ICE Arrests May Lower Test Scores for Immigrant and U.S.-Born Students

A Florida study shows that increased ICE arrests cause measurable learning losses—about 10–15 SAT points per one-point enforcement rise—hit hardest…

New Zealand student visa work limit rises to 25 hours per week

Starting November 3, 2025, student visas issued in New Zealand permit 25 hours of work per week during term. Existing…

UK Graduate Visa to 18 Months for Indian Graduates Starting 2027

From January 1, 2027, most UK Graduate visas drop from two years to 18 months; applications before December 31, 2026…

Policy Shifts Drive UF International Students’ Holiday Travel Anxiety

New 2025 U.S. visa policies—social media screening, a June 9 travel ban, appointment suspensions and many revocations—have led UF international…

Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean

Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may factor into…