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.
Visa Crackdowns and the 17% Fall in US International Student Enrollments
A 17% drop in new international student admissions reflects tougher visa reviews, processing delays and uncertainty about post-study work. Graduate and non-degree programs declined most, causing over $1.1 billion in…
Stricter U.S. Immigration Rules Drive 17% Drop in New Enrollments
For Fall 2025, new international enrollments fell ~17%, costing over $1.1 billion and about 23,000 jobs. Visa delays…
Why F-1, OPT, and H-1B Candidates Face Screening Before Skills
Automated hiring filters flag candidates who need sponsorship, excluding many F-1, OPT, STEM OPT and H-1B applicants before…
December Travel Docs for F-1 Students, H-1B Professionals
Holiday travel to the U.S. requires early, organized document preparation. F‑1 students need timely I‑20 signatures; H‑1B professionals…
December Travel to the U.S.: Essential Visa, Flight, and Weather Tips
The December travel rush brings heavy demand, winter weather, and stricter checks. Confirm eligibility under 2025 travel rules,…
DHS to audit CSUB international student program on Tuesday, Nov 18
DHS will audit CSU Bakersfield’s international student program on November 18, 2025, focusing on SEVP compliance, records, and…
Indian student sentenced to 97 months for phishing fraud in Texas
An Indian student received 97 months and $2.5 million restitution for participating in a phishing scheme targeting seniors.…
US Colleges See Decline in Indian Enrollment Amid Visa Delays
Despite a record 363,019 Indian students in 2024‑25, US colleges report a sharp drop in new Indian enrollments…
Nigerian and Foreign Student Enrollment Falls 17% Amid Visa Crackdown
A 17% fall in Fall 2025 international enrollments, driven by visa revocations, interview pauses and a 19‑country travel…
Mexico F1 Final Action Date Advances in December 2025; Others Do Not
The December 2025 Visa Bulletin advanced Mexico’s F1 Final Action Date to 01MAR2006; India, China, and the Philippines…