State Department Targets Visa Revocations, Denaturalization in DHS Fraud Crackdown
U.S. agencies launch a massive anti-fraud crackdown on June 22, 2026, revoking visas and pursuing denaturalization for foreign…
Iceland Cuts Post-Study Stay for International Students to 18 Months
Iceland cuts post-grad residence to 18 months, raises financial requirements, and mandates 75% academic progress for international student…
Australia’s Student Visa (subclass 500) Fee Hits Record AUD $2,000, Highest Globally
Australia’s student visa fee hit AUD $2,000 in 2026, the world's highest, amid strict new migration reforms and…
F-1 Students, OPT Workers and H-1B Employees: How to Protect Status Until I-140
A comprehensive guide for foreign students and workers on maintaining immigration compliance from F-1 status through the I-140…
Edmonds College Student Arrested by ICE for Overstaying Visa
ICE arrested an Edmonds College student on June 13, 2026, for a visa overstay, highlighting the strict compliance…
International Teachers Face Visa Delays as H-1B Fee, Screening, Administrative Stay Tighten
U.S. schools face staffing risks as a $100,000 H-1B visa fee remains in limbo following a court-ordered administrative…
U.S. Law Schools See Sharp Drop in International Student Applications as Temporary Stays End
U.S. law schools see a 14% drop in international LL.M. applicants for 2026 as new visa rules and…
Central Bank of Nigeria Updates Foreign Exchange Manual, Eases Tuition Remittance Cap
Nigeria now allows higher official tuition remittances for overseas study, but U.S. visa restrictions continue to limit options…
Court Blocks $100,000 Fee as Alaska Districts Seek Affordable H-1B Visas for Teachers
A federal judge blocked the $100,000 H-1B fee on June 8, 2026, ruling it an illegal tax. The…
F-1 Students Face Tax Residency After Five-Year Rule Exhausts Form 8843 Exemptions
F-1 students must track the five-year rule for tax residency to avoid filing errors and ensure they report…
Immigration New Zealand Launches Six-Month Graduate Work Visa with Post-Study Rights
New Zealand introduces a 6-month Short-term Graduate Work Visa starting Nov 2026, offering a bridge for Level 5-7…
Indian Student from Hyderabad Fatally Shot During Pizza Delivery in North Philadelphia
A $20,000 reward is offered after Indian student Anshul Kuncha was shot dead in a targeted North Philadelphia…
Florida Education Department Proposes Rule Requiring Proof of Citizenship for College Admission
Florida's Board of Education will vote June 30, 2026, on rules requiring proof of citizenship for college admission,…
Florida’s 5,000 International Students Face Adjudication Holds as Travel Bans Freeze Plans
A federal judge struck down USCIS holds on work permits for international students from 'high-risk' countries, impacting hundreds…