Immigration Services Agency of Japan Tightens Ryugaku Visa Rules, Requires Stronger Financial Proof
Japan tightens Ryugaku visa rules in 2026 with stricter financial checks, N5 language requirements, and mandatory school audits…
Homeland Security Proposes Fixed Visa Terms, Threatening Optional Practical Training
DHS proposes replacing 'duration of status' with fixed stay limits for F, J, and I visas in 2026,…
White House Reviews Plan to Limit F-1 Visa Student Stay to 4 Years Under DHS
The proposed 4-year cap on U.S. student visas remains unfinalized in 2026; the 'duration of status' rule still…
U.S. Citizen Students in Mixed-Status Families Fear FAFSA Could Trigger Immigration Enforcement
Mixed-status families weigh FAFSA benefits against deportation fears, as students risk losing thousands in college aid due to…
Initial OPT Guidelines: Self-Employment and the 90-Day Unemployment Limit
Learn how F-1 students can use self-employment and consulting to maintain OPT status and stay within the 90-day…
Andhra Pradesh Leads as Punjab, Maharashtra Fuel Study Abroad Visa Demand, NITI Aayog Finds
Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Maharashtra emerge as the top sources for Indian students studying abroad in 2026, shaping…
FBI Arrests University of Glasgow Student for Taking Illegal Photos at Offutt Air Force Base
A Chinese national was arrested at JFK Airport for photographing sensitive 'Doomsday planes' at Offutt Air Force Base,…
US Student Visa Rejections Surge as Extreme Vetting and Travel Bans Tighten Entry
U.S. student visa refusal rates hit a record 41% in 2026 amid extreme vetting, travel bans, and new…
20 F-1 Student Visa Interview Questions with Sample Answers (2026)
Prepare for your F-1 Student Visa interview with 20 real questions and sample answers. Covers purpose of study,…
Nonresident Aliens Generally Can’t Claim American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credits
Nonresident aliens and most F-1 students cannot claim the AOTC or LLC education credits for 2026 unless they…
International Students Can Claim a FICA Tax Refund from Their Employer. Here’s How
Learn how F-1 and J-1 students can claim a 2026 FICA tax refund for Social Security and Medicare…
How International Students Can Claim Tax Treaty Benefits on OPT Using IRS Publication 901
F-1 students must file 2025 tax returns by April 15 or June 15, 2026. Failure to comply can…
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Withhold College Admissions and Consumer Transparency Data
A federal judge maintains a block on the Trump administration's mandate requiring colleges to report retroactive admissions data…
2026 J-1 Visa Tax Return Guide for 1.5 Million Exchange Visitors, Au Pairs, Scholars
J-1 visa tax guide for 2026: Learn how to file Form 8843 and 1040-NR, determine residency, and avoid…