ICE Custody Fight Over Habeas Corpus for Student Fleeing Gender-Based Violence
ICE detained UC Berkeley student Paula Valentina Albornoz Hernandez at San Francisco International Airport, citing a visa overstay. Her asylum application...
Top questions about F1Visa
Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow should international students plan for potential shifts in immigration status?
Students should have a plan for two paths: stay in the United States or leave quickly to preserve option value and minimize irreversible commitments.
Read: How Fixed Immigration Periods Shape International Students' Investment FlexibilityHow has visa issuance for international students changed in early 2025?
Visa issuance for students fell more than 30% in early 2025 as enforcement and scrutiny increased.
Read: Hardening U.S. Social Climate Forces International Students to Reconsider U.S. UniversitiesWhat are some challenges faced by Indian and Chinese students applying for F-1 visas as of early 2025?
Both countries face appointment backlogs, interview freezes, and extra vetting procedures, leading to delays and increased risks in visa approvals as of early 2025.
Read: China and India Account for 60% of U.S. F-1 Visa Decline in 2025What actions have U.S. agencies taken regarding student visas in 2026?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revoked 8,000 student visas and paused benefits for students from 39 countries in January 2026.
Read: Korean Study Finds 1 in 9 International Students Unauthorized (11.6%)How has the U.S. student visa policy changed in 2025?
In 2025, the U.S. government has made enforcement much stricter, with minor infractions leading to immediate visa revocation and status termination, reversing a more lenient approach in previous years.
Read: Indian Student Forced Home After US Visa Termination Now Barred Return
IRS Proposes Rules for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Under Internal Revenue Code Section 25F, Also Known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit
Proposed rules for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit would allow eligible taxpayers to claim up to $1,700 for…
Columbia Spends $200,000 Lobbying Against H-1B Fees and Student Loan Caps
Columbia’s federal lobbying reached $610,000 through the third quarter of 2026, $230,000 below the same point last year.…
Student Visa Changes Could Send 30,000 Bhutanese Students Home Under Migration Amendment
At a glanceReviewed October 26, 2026 Exemptions include doctoral study, provider default and up to 12 extra months…
UK Plans £925 International Student Levy as Labour Party Conference 2025 Weighs Office for Students Role
England’s proposed International Student Levy would charge providers £925 annually for each qualifying international student, excluding each provider’s...
Northwestern International Students Seek Answers as CPT Rules Change Despite SEVP Broadcast Messages
Northwestern now requires CPT training to be mandatory for every student in the degree program, reflecting SEVP’s narrower…
Homeland Security Lists 500+ STEM Courses Qualifying Foreign Students for 3-Year Work Permit
Eligible F-1 graduates with qualifying STEM degrees may receive up to 36 months of post-completion work authorization. The…
International Students in Limbo as Home Office Visa Delays and Refusals Mount
Student visa decisions are taking far longer than the stated three-week target, and some applicants have missed enrolment…
J.D. Vance Alleges Universities Misused J-1 Exchange-Visitor Visas as Pitt Probe Continues
The Labor Department subpoenaed the University of Pittsburgh’s records as it investigates J-1 visa use in research and…
International Students Cite Trump Policies, Visa Delays, Curricular Practical Training Doubts
International students say shifting Trump policies have made summer travel, internships and longer-term plans in the United States…