F-1 Visa Issuance Plummets; U.S. Faces 30–40% Drop in New Students
Operational pauses and expanded screening in spring 2025 reduced F-1 issuances—May down 22%, India down 34%, China down…
Purdue pharmacy student Yeonsoo Go released after ICE detention
Purdue student Yeonsoo Go, on an R-2 dependent visa valid through December 2025, was detained after a New…
Practical Guide to Understanding and Overcoming U.S. Visa Rejections
The U.S. visa process requires selecting the right visa, filling DS-160, paying fees, and attending an interview. To…
How Trump and Stephen Miller Are Targeting International Students in U.S. Higher Education
Trump’s 2025 policies freeze billions in university funding and revoke thousands of international student visas. Columbia’s settlement mandates…
Indian Student’s F-1 Visa Switch from Approved to Refused Sparks Concern
An Indian student’s F 1 visa was reversed from approved to refused at the U.S. Embassy Bangkok in…
Proposed DIGNITY Act Could End FICA Tax Exemption for OPT Students
The proposed DIGNITY Act would remove the FICA tax exemption for OPT students, imposing a 15.3% payroll tax…
Trump’s Visa Policies Leave International Students Stranded Before Classes
The 2025 visa revocations and travel bans by the Trump administration affect thousands of international students at U.S.…
US Student Visa: What Foreign Students Can Do to Lose Visa and Eligibility
Starting 2025, US student visas require in-person interviews, visa integrity fees, and social media vetting. Students must meet…
US Congress May End OPT Tax Exemption Under DIGNITY Act: Impact on Indian Students
The DIGNITY Act would revoke the OPT tax exemption, increasing payroll taxes on international students and employers. This…
Understanding OPT Eligibility: Why Unrequested Approval Is Impossible
F-1 students must meet eligibility criteria and apply for OPT by submitting Form I-765 within deadlines. OPT is…
US Warns Nigerian Students of Visa Revocation for Missing Classes
The U.S. implemented harsh visa rules in 2025, revoking thousands of SEVIS records, suspending Harvard visas, and halting…
Who Is Yeonsoo Go? South Korean Student Detained by ICE at Purdue
South Korean student Yeonsoo Go was detained by ICE after a July 2025 visa hearing, accused of overstaying…
South Korean Student Detained by ICE After Visa Hearing in New York
Detained after a court hearing, Yeonsoo Go’s case reveals stricter U.S. visa enforcement and expedited removals. Disputes over…
F1 Visa Denied Despite Full Scholarship Due to Insufficient Savings
F-1 student visa denials rose to 41% recently, even with full scholarships. Applicants must present clear financial proof…