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.
Mohsen Mahdawi attends Columbia University graduation after release
Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested during a naturalization interview for activism reasons but released after a judge cited First Amendment protections. His case spotlights immigrant student activists’ struggles and…
Busan to ease student visa rules under Regional Specialized Visa Program
Busan’s Study Busan 30K Project targets 30,000 international students by 2028, supported by new visas, lowered financial barriers,…
F1 visa rejection rate rises at US Consulate posts
For 2023-2024, the US saw a 41% F1 visa rejection rate, with Indian, Nigerian, and Bangladeshi students disproportionately…
UCSB faces wave of F-1 visa revocations affecting international students
In April 2025, UCSB and other US universities experienced mass F-1 visa revocations, primarily over minor issues and…
University of Illinois stages emergency rescue drill at Willard Airport
Willard Airport’s FAA-required emergency rescue drills unite local agencies and volunteers for realistic, full-scale training. Testing response, coordination,…
U.S. Universities open overseas campuses to help students bypass visa hurdles
U.S. universities address visa hurdles by launching overseas campuses, letting students earn U.S. degrees without waiting months for…
Visa revocations rise for international students in the US
Visa revocations and SEVIS terminations have surged for international students in 2025, disrupting study, work, and re-entry to…
American Airlines launches direct flights for Texas Longhorns’ 2025 games
American Airlines introduces 40+ direct flights and 11,000 extra seats for Texas Longhorns away games in 2025, easing…
Ximena Arias-Cristobal faces deportation after ICE traffic stop
Nineteen-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal faces deportation after a mistaken police stop exposed her undocumented status. With DACA unavailable and…
Howard University expert questions merit behind H-1B visas
The H-1B program, as analyzed by Professor Ron Hira, fails to ensure American worker protection or select candidates…