F1Visa
F-1 student visa requirements, SEVIS transfer procedures, work authorization rules, and maintaining status while studying in the United States. Covers initial applications, extensions, and reinstatement.
Homeland Security Proposes Fixed Visa Terms, Threatening Optional Practical Training
DHS proposes replacing 'duration of status' with fixed stay limits for F, J, and I visas in 2026, requiring formal USCIS extensions for longer degrees.
White House Reviews Plan to Limit F-1 Visa Student Stay to 4 Years Under DHS
The proposed 4-year cap on U.S. student visas remains unfinalized in 2026; the 'duration of status' rule still…
U.S. Citizen Students in Mixed-Status Families Fear FAFSA Could Trigger Immigration Enforcement
Mixed-status families weigh FAFSA benefits against deportation fears, as students risk losing thousands in college aid due to…
F-1 Students Risk Losing STEM OPT by Misreporting Self-Employment in SEVIS
Learn how F-1 students can use self-employment and consulting to maintain OPT status and stay within the 90-day…
Andhra Pradesh Leads as Punjab, Maharashtra Fuel Study Abroad Visa Demand, NITI Aayog Finds
Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Maharashtra emerge as the top sources for Indian students studying abroad in 2026, shaping…
FBI Arrests University of Glasgow Student for Taking Illegal Photos at Offutt Air Force Base
A Chinese national was arrested at JFK Airport for photographing sensitive 'Doomsday planes' at Offutt Air Force Base,…
US Student Visa Rejections Surge as Extreme Vetting and Travel Bans Tighten Entry
U.S. student visa refusal rates hit a record 41% in 2026 amid extreme vetting, travel bans, and new…
20 F-1 Student Visa Interview Questions with Sample Answers (2026)
Prepare for your F-1 Student Visa interview with 20 real questions and sample answers. Covers purpose of study,…
Nonresident Aliens Generally Can’t Claim American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credits
Nonresident aliens and most F-1 students cannot claim the AOTC or LLC education credits for 2026 unless they…
International Students Can Claim a FICA Tax Refund from Their Employer. Here’s How
Learn how F-1 and J-1 students can claim a 2026 FICA tax refund for Social Security and Medicare…