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Fall Enrollment Uncertain for U.S.-Bound International Students Amid Visa Freeze
The U.S. halted new student visa interviews on May 27, 2025, to expand social media vetting. Existing appointments continue, but…
Minnesota Colleges Report 15,000 International Students Adding $488M
New visa rules paused student interviews and revoked some visas, affecting 15,000 international students in Minnesota. These students contribute $488…
US State Department Orders Immediate Extra Vetting for Harvard Visa Applicants
Since May 29, 2025, Harvard-linked visa applicants face increased scrutiny with mandatory social media disclosure and paused federal funding. The…
Record Student Visa Denials Hit 41 Percent in 2024 Pre-Trump Era
The U.S. recorded a historic 41% F-1 visa denial rate in 2024, with policy changes including interview suspensions and social…
Reformed Investor Visa Program Re-Emerges Amid U.S. Policy Shifts
EB-5 remains authorized through 2027 with current investment thresholds. Trump’s Gold Card proposes a $5 million investment but lacks legal…
US Visa Crackdown Mirrors Trump Era Amid China Tensions
US visa policies changed May 28, 2025, aggressively targeting Chinese students with Party ties and sensitive studies. H-2B visas increased…
Trump Administration Warns Visa Vetting for Chinese Students Is Ongoing
The Trump administration began revoking visas and paused student visa interviews for Chinese nationals with CCP ties or studying critical…
Netherlands Leads Schengen Visa Approvals for Key Asian Countries
The Netherlands led Schengen visa approvals in 2024 for India, China, Indonesia, Turkey, and the Philippines, boosting tourism and contributing…