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U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage, causing visa…
DePaul’s 30% Drop Triggers Budget Cuts Across U.S. Colleges
DePaul cut spending after a 30% fall in international enrollment and a near‑62% drop in new international graduate students. Visa…
White House Compact Sets 15% Cap on International Undergrad Enrollments
The White House’s 10-point compact ties federal funding to conditions including a 15% cap on international undergraduates. DOJ enforcement could…
US Introduces 128 Civics Questions for 2025 Naturalization Test
Effective October 20, 2025, USCIS will use a 128-question oral civics test for Form N-400 filings on/after that date; applicants…
Google Layoffs Put O-1 Visa Holder at Risk—60 Days Left
A Google Cloud O-1 researcher impacted by layoffs has 60 days to find a new sponsor or leave. O-1 status…
DV-2027 Green Card Lottery: A Complete Step-by-Step Application Guide
DV-2027 adds a $1 electronic registration fee due at entry, with registration expected in early October 2025 for about one…
U.S. 2025 Travel Restrictions: Full, Partial Bans, and Key Exemptions
A June 2025 212(f) proclamation suspended visas and entry for 12 countries and partially restricted seven more. New rules require…
USCIS Highlights Twin Shield Surge in Minneapolis Fraud Cases
Operation Twin Shield (Sept. 19–28, 2025) saw USCIS, FBI, and ICE review 1,000+ cases in Minneapolis–St. Paul, flagging 275 suspected…