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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…

Illinois Faces Billions in Losses if Trump Stops Student Visas

Illinois’s international education, valued at $2.4 billion annually, faces severe impact due to Trump-era visa restrictions targeting Chinese students. New…

Pause on Student Visas Disrupts Utah High School Enrollment Plans

On May 27, 2025, the U.S. suspended all new visa interviews for international students, including Utah’s applicants. The pause supports…

Massachusetts High School Student Detained by ICE, Coach Confirms

A Milford High student was detained by ICE on May 31, 2025, triggering protests and demands for transparency. Local authorities…

West Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Student Visas for Chinese Nationals

The Stop CCP VISAs Act aims to ban Chinese nationals from US student visas due to espionage concerns. Around 300,000…

MIT Bans Indian-American Student from Graduation After Pro-Palestine Speech

MIT banned student leader Megha Vemuri from her graduation ceremony for delivering an unauthorized pro-Palestine speech. The controversy ignited campus…