UK Student Visa Maintenance Loan Rises to £1,570 a Month in London
From 30 November 2026, student visa applicants in London must show £1,570 a month for living costs. Applications decided earlier will still use the current...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow has visa issuance for international students changed in early 2025?
Visa issuance for students fell more than 30% in early 2025 as enforcement and scrutiny increased.
Read: Hardening U.S. Social Climate Forces International Students to Reconsider U.S. UniversitiesHow has the U.S. student visa policy changed in 2025?
In 2025, the U.S. government has made enforcement much stricter, with minor infractions leading to immediate visa revocation and status termination, reversing a more lenient approach in previous years.
Read: Indian Student Forced Home After US Visa Termination Now Barred ReturnWhat is the new policy proposed by DHS regarding student visas as of mid-2025?
A new DHS proposal, cleared by the White House in mid-2025, would set fixed-term limits on student visas, requiring extensions even if studies continue.
Read: OPT students face visa risk as US clamps down on fake consultanciesWhat actions have U.S. agencies taken regarding student visas in 2026?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revoked 8,000 student visas and paused benefits for students from 39 countries in January 2026.
Read: Korean Study Finds 1 in 9 International Students Unauthorized (11.6%)What changes were made to US student visas in 2025?
In 2025, US student visas require in-person interviews, new fees, and social media screening for national security.
Read: US Student Visa: What Foreign Students Can Do to Lose Visa and Eligibility
Arizona Faces $80.8M Loss as Visa Delays Cut International Students
Arizona universities are seeing steep declines in international students, with up to $80.8 million in possible losses. Schools…
UK Student Visa Rejections Hit 4.9% on Home Office 12-Month Rolling Basis
UK universities sponsoring international students now sit just below a 5% refusal threshold. The Home Office’s new rules…
Indian Students Keep Traveling as Visa Rules Tighten, but Duration of Status Is Reviewed
The U.S. will end open-ended 'duration of status' for student visas on Sept. 15, 2026, imposing a 4-year…
Harvard Urges International Students to Return Before Sept 15 Amid New DHS Visa Rules
Harvard warns international students to return by September 15, 2026, as new DHS rules end open-ended visa stays…
Nonprofits, Unions Sue in Boston Over DHS International Student Visa Rule
A coalition of universities and unions sued DHS on August 18, 2026, to block a rule replacing flexible…
British Embassy and UK Home Office Tighten Financial Requirements for Student Visas
UK officials warn 2026 student visa applicants that financial errors are driving refusals; London maintenance costs rise to…
F-1 and J-1 Students Face New Form I-539 and I-765 Editions for Duration of Status
USCIS to reject old I-539 and I-765 forms starting Sept. 15, 2026, as student visas move to fixed…
Kuwaiti Student Hit with 3 F-1 Visa Refusals Over Instagram Mix-Up
A Kuwaiti student faces F-1 visa denials due to a social media mix-up, highlighting strict 2026 U.S. vetting…
Australia Envoy: Education Visas for Study, Not Migration, Skilled Visas for Indian Students
Australia warns Indian students that study visas are not for migration, enforcing stricter financial rules and a 295,000…