DHS Finalizes Rule to End J-1 and F-1 ‘Duration of Status’
New U.S. rules end 'duration of status' for J-1/F-1 visas on September 15, 2026, imposing four-year limits and…
J-1 Exchange Visitor Program: State Department Proposes Earlier Au Pair Extension Deadlines
The U.S. State Department proposed moving au pair extension filing to 90 days before expiration, adding stricter SEVIS…
Kenyan Lawmakers Urge U.S. Congress to Ease Student Visa Duration Rules
Kenyan lawmakers urge the U.S. to ease student visa rules after DHS replaced flexible stays with a four-year…
African Students Choose China Over US Amid New Visa Limits and High Denial Rates
New U.S. visa limits and regional hub processing are driving African students to Chinese universities as 2026 denial…
Trump’s Student Visa Rule Change by Homeland Security on Duration of Status Could Cost US Economy $400B Annually
The U.S. finalized a fixed 4-year student visa cap starting Sept 15, 2026. Experts warn the policy could…
UK Home Office Imposes Differential Evidence Requirement: 3 African States Exempt from Proof of Funds
The UK waived upfront financial proof for students from Botswana, Mauritius, and Tunisia as of July 27, 2026,…
Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh Announces New Student Visa Process for July 2026
The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh now requires travel agencies to have IATA accreditation for student visa filings as…
US Student Visa Cap on Duration of Status Prompts Korean Students to Eye Canada
The U.S. ends flexible 'duration of status' for student visas, implementing four-year limits and 2026 enrollment caps, while…
Nearly Half of Canadian Study Permit Refusals Are Preventable with Better Financial Documentation
Canada study permit data for June 2026 shows 49% of applications were refused, primarily due to preventable errors…
DHS Limits Student Visa Duration to Fixed Admission Period, Impacts Bay Area Labs
DHS ends open-ended stays for international students, imposing a 4-year cap and mandatory federal extensions starting September 15,…
Trump Administration Urged to Revoke 250,000 Chinese Student Visas by Rep. Luna
Trump administration moves to revoke 250,000 Chinese student visas as new DHS rules set a 4-year limit on…
Duration of Status Fixed Admission Period Affects Students in US
DHS ends indefinite 'duration of status' for student visas, replacing it with a fixed 4-year limit and a…
Cameroonian Students Protest French Embassy’s New Financial Requirements
Cameroonian students protest as France hikes visa financial requirements, including a 43% rise in monthly living expenses starting…
Governor Jeff Landry Signs House Bill 232, Act No. 61, Ending School Work Permits
Louisiana Act 61 removes schools from minor work permit approvals, shifting administrative duties to employers and the Workforce…