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,…
Trump Administration Officially Designates State College, PA, as Sanctuary Jurisdiction
DHS designated State College a sanctuary jurisdiction on May 29, 2025, risking federal funds and legal action. The…
F-1 Student Visa Interviews Resume. Now What About Social Media Screening?
U.S. student visa interviews resume in 2026 with extreme backlogs in India and mandatory social media screening slowing…
Why the US Is Sending Chinese Ivy League Scholars Home Amid Visa Crackdown
The US revoked visas for Chinese students connected to the CCP or critical STEM fields and suspended new…
Columbia Student Yunseo Chung Faces Deportation Hearing Over Protests
Columbia student Yunseo Chung faces deportation for political protests under rare immigration law. Her legal team contends this…
China Protests U.S. Student Visa Revocation Plan as Unreasonable
US visa revocations target Chinese students in sensitive fields amid national security concerns, halting new student visas globally.…
Trump Administration Halts New Student Visa Interviews Amid Expanded Vetting
The U.S. halted new student and exchange visa interviews globally to expand social media checks, citing security. Harvard…
North Iowa Area Community College Launches New Aviation Degree Program
Starting in August 2025, NIACC offers a five-semester Aviation Professional Pilot AAS program integrating theoretical and practical flight…