Student Visa Holder Loses Thousands in Fake ICE Agent Scam
International students face rising fake ICE agent scams, with $2.7 billion lost in 2023. ICE’s large visa screening…
Education Department Finds Columbia University Fails Accreditation Standards
The U.S. Education Department accused Columbia University of anti-discrimination violations, risking accreditation loss. This jeopardizes federal aid for…
University of Illinois Prepares for Visa Revocations Impacting Chinese Students
In May 2025, the U.S. targeted Chinese students for visa revocations based on CCP ties or study fields.…
Trump Proposes Nearly 90% Cut to Tribal College Funding in 2026 Budget
Trump’s 2026 budget cuts tribal college funding by up to 90%, triggering layoffs, scholarship losses, and legal challenges.…
F-1 Visa Denied: Did One Word Cost This Indian Student’s US Dream?
F-1 visa rejections surged in 2023-2024, especially among Indian students with 41% denied. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh report…
U.S. Plans Aggressive Revocation of Chinese Student Visas Over CCP Ties
The U.S. introduced a policy revoking visas for Chinese students linked to the CCP or studying critical fields.…
IDP Education Reports Lower Annual Profit Amid Student Visa Challenges
Stricter student visa policies in major markets caused a 16% revenue drop for IDP Education in H1 FY25,…
Student Visa Policy Changes Threaten Future of U.S. Medical Research
New U.S. visa rules severely restrict Chinese and Hong Kong student access, particularly in medical research. Up to…
MIT Bars Megha Vemuri from Graduation Over Controversial Pro-Palestine Speech
Megha Vemuri’s pro-Palestinian speech at MIT violated 'time, place, and manner' rules, leading to her exclusion from graduation.…
Beijing Retaliates Against Washington Over Trade and Visa Limits
The U.S. restricted Chinese student visas in 2025 over security concerns, accusing China of breaking a Geneva trade…
U.S. Pauses New Student Visa Interviews Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting
The Trump administration paused new F, M, and J visa interviews on May 28, 2025, for expanded social…
U.S. Universities Including WKU Concerned Over Visa Interview Pause
On May 27, 2025, the U.S. suspended all new international student visa interviews, intensifying social media vetting. Existing…
Record Student Visa Denials Hit 41 Percent in 2024 Pre-Trump Era
The U.S. recorded a historic 41% F-1 visa denial rate in 2024, with policy changes including interview suspensions…
Revoking Chinese Student Visas Could Impact Hundreds in Lehigh Valley
The US began revoking visas for Chinese students in May 2025, targeting those in critical fields. Lehigh University,…