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.
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 federal oversight and reduced international enrollment, threatening academic freedom and U.S. dominance…
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…
OPT Approved Without Request: Legitimate Benefit or Risky Trap?
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…