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…
Minister Raises Student Visa Delays with UK Envoy
Pakistan’s Law Minister met the UK envoy on August 13, 2026, to resolve urgent visa delays threatening hundreds…
UK Universities Face Financial Crisis as International Student Numbers Collapse
UK universities warn of insolvency as international student visa applications drop 11% in 2026, threatening the sector's financial…
Canada Exempts Foreign Academic Examiners from Work Permits with Official Invitation Letter
IRCC updated R186(n) rules on July 31, 2026, exempting senior academic examiners from work permits for short-term evaluations…
CBSA Report: Bishnoi Gang Exploited Student Visas to Expand Canada Network
A CBSA report reveals the Bishnoi gang used student visas to build a violent criminal network in Canada,…
Indian Student Visas to US Fall 62%, Think Tank Calls for Ending OPT
Indian student visas to the U.S. fell 62% as DHS ends 'Duration of Status' and targets OPT work…
US Slashes F-1 Student Visas for Indians by 62%, Ending Open-Ended Stays
U.S. student visa approvals for Indians fell 62% as the DHS ends 'duration of status' for a fixed…
Fitch Warns New Visa Limits Could Cut International Enrollment
Fitch Ratings warns that new four-year U.S. student visa caps and biometric requirements starting September 2026 could cost…
Taiwan to Address Visa Delays Plaguing Vietnamese Students
Taiwanese officials are racing to fix visa delays for Vietnamese students caused by a new diploma requirement ahead…