Germany Denies Russian Art Student Visa Over Security Threat at Bremen University of the Arts
A Russian art student’s German study visa was refused over security concerns about knowledge she might gain in…
Australia Probes Flydubai Hijacker Hamam Al-Hammami’s Time in Country on Australian Student Visa
Australian police are investigating Hamam al-Hammami’s links, movements, and activities during his time in Australia, including whether he…
Students Rethink American Dream as Duration of Status and H-1B Environment Tighten
Vietnamese students and families are weighing Singapore and Hong Kong as alternatives to the United States amid rising…
Ireland Sees Dip in Indian Student Enrolments Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Indian student enrolments in Ireland dipped for the September 2026 intake after years of expansion. Geopolitical uncertainty and…
IRS Issues New Section 25F Scholarship Tax Credit Rules for Scholarship Granting Organizations
The proposed and temporary rules for the Section 25F Scholarship Tax Credit outline a federal benefit beginning in…
Columbia Journalism School Halts Master of Arts Admissions Amid Trump Administration Visa Pressures
Columbia Journalism School paused Master of Arts admissions for one year from October 1, 2026, to review the…
Families Pay Thousands for Walker-Rodriguez Study and Work Packages as Immigration New Zealand Finds Many Visas Not Lodged
An Auckland court found Paola Walker-Rodriguez guilty on eleven of twelve charges involving unlicensed immigration advice and fees.…
Two Irish ELT Schools Close After Losing ILEP Visa Status: A Blow to Limerick Language Centre and Erin College
Erin College and Limerick Language Centre closed in September 2026 after losing ILEP eligibility, affecting schools dependent on…
1 in 5 International Student Deaths in Korea Are Suicides, Education Ministry Data Shows Amid Mental Health Calls
South Korea reported 15 suicides among 84 international student deaths at universities from 2021 to 2026. The data…
Walker-Rodriguez, Unlicensed Immigration Adviser, Took Thousands but Never Lodged Student Visa Applications
Paola Walker-Rodriguez was convicted in Auckland on 11 charges after families paid for immigration help but found no…
Ohio State University Seeks Lasting Block on Student Visa Limits After Preliminary Injunction
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration rule that would have limited most international students to four-year…
Student Visas, Curricular Practical Training, F-1 Students Face New Internship Limits
Universities are tightening CPT rules for F-1 students after Aug. 24, 2026 federal guidance. Many schools now limit…
Palestinian Student Visa Approval Rate Falls as Department of Justice Reviews Cases
Ireland refused 103 Palestinian long-stay student visa applications and approved 39 by August 21, 2026. Advocacy groups said…
New Limits on Changing Majors and Transferring Schools for F-1 Undergraduates in First Academic Year Under SEVP Exception
DHS’s final rule blocks most F-1 undergraduates from changing majors or schools during their first year beginning September…