FMCSP Applicants Must Prove French Scores, Funds, and Program Length for IRCC Pilot
Canada extends the FMCSP through 2027, offering French-speaking students a direct path to permanent residency with NCLC 5…
British Embassy and UK Home Office Tighten Financial Requirements for Student Visas
UK officials warn 2026 student visa applicants that financial errors are driving refusals; London maintenance costs rise to…
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Could Aid KY Students, Adams Says
Kentucky joins the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, offering 100% tax credits for education donations to assist K-12…
F-1 and J-1 Students Face New Form I-539 and I-765 Editions for Duration of Status
USCIS to reject old I-539 and I-765 forms starting Sept. 15, 2026, as student visas move to fixed…
Kuwaiti Student Hit with 3 F-1 Visa Refusals Over Instagram Mix-Up
A Kuwaiti student faces F-1 visa denials due to a social media mix-up, highlighting strict 2026 U.S. vetting…
UK Universities Face Financial Crisis as International Student Numbers Collapse
UK universities warn of insolvency as international student visa applications drop 11% in 2026, threatening the sector's financial…
UC Berkeley Pauses Course Credit CPT Program Over Federal Immigration Concerns
UC Berkeley suspended Course Credit CPT on August 12, 2026. Degree-required CPT remains available for specific programs; processing…
Pressure Builds on Labor to Stop International Students Bringing Family
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke postpones 2026 migration reform speech as pressure builds to limit family members on…
F-1 Students Face Stricter CPT Requirements Under New SEVP Guidance Message
SEVP's August 2026 directive mandates that CPT must be essential for degree completion, increasing scrutiny on Day 1…
State Department Urged to Add Student Visa Interview Slots as 30 Senators Flag Fall 2026 Delays
Thirty U.S. senators urge the State Department to open more visa slots for Indian students as Fall 2026…
CBSA Report: Bishnoi Gang Exploited Student Visas to Expand Canada Network
A CBSA report reveals the Bishnoi gang used student visas to build a violent criminal network in Canada,…
Indian Student Visas to US Fall 62%, Think Tank Calls for Ending OPT
Indian student visas to the U.S. fell 62% as DHS ends 'Duration of Status' and targets OPT work…
US Slashes F-1 Student Visas for Indians by 62%, Ending Open-Ended Stays
U.S. student visa approvals for Indians fell 62% as the DHS ends 'duration of status' for a fixed…
Fitch Warns New Visa Limits Could Cut International Enrollment
Fitch Ratings warns that new four-year U.S. student visa caps and biometric requirements starting September 2026 could cost…