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.
University of Iowa students told to reveal names in visa suit
A judge ordered four University of Iowa students to reveal their names in a lawsuit against DHS after F-1 visa cancellations. This ruling exposes the struggle between privacy and transparency…
UK Home Office plans new visa restrictions for select nationalities
New UK visa restrictions target Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka applicants due to high asylum and overstaying rates.…
F-1 Students: Summer Work Rules for OPT and CPT Explained
F-1 students seeking summer off-campus work must use CPT or OPT and get proper approval first. Each program…
How Indian Students Can Book a U.S. F-1 Visa Appointment
A guide for Indian students navigating the competitive US F-1 visa appointment process, covering documentation, fees, and portal…
Indian students look to Poland as visa approval rates soar
Indian students are choosing affordable countries like Poland and Germany due to low tuition, easy student visas, and…
Rep. Jayapal challenges Trump over student visa revocations
Thousands of student visas were revoked under Trump, prompting Rep. Jayapal and others to demand transparency and fair…
F-1 Student Work Authorization: CPT vs OPT and SEVIS Rules
A comprehensive guide for F-1 students on navigating CPT and OPT work authorizations, reporting requirements, and maintaining legal…
International Students Face Rising Detentions Amid Political Tensions
Recent detentions of international doctoral students and sudden visa cancellations have intensified anxiety among international students in the…
Off-Campus Employment Rules: Why International Students Need OPT and CPT
Off-campus employment in the U.S. for F-1 international students requires CPT or OPT authorization. Working without permission risks…
How DV Lottery Winners on F-1 Visas Can Apply for a Green Card Without Losing Status
F-1 students winning the 2026 DV Lottery must maintain status and file quickly before the September 30, 2026…