Shabana Mahmood Imposes Emergency Visa Brake on Sponsored Study Visas for 4 Nations
The UK has suspended new overseas study visas for four nations to curb a 470% rise in asylum…
University of North Texas Slashes 70+ Programs to Close $45M Deficit
UNT is cutting 70+ programs to address a $45M deficit caused by a drop in international enrollment and…
Hardening U.S. Social Climate Forces International Students to Reconsider U.S. Universities
A hardening U.S. social climate and stricter visa enforcement are driving a 30% drop in student visas, impacting…
Iran-Israel-U.S. Conflict Turns Strait of Hormuz Into a Global Economic Event
The Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict has become a global economic event, spiking energy prices and disrupting travel, visas, and trade…
Auditor General Finds 98% of Flagged Student Fraud Unpursued; Carney Claims Full Probes Now
Auditor General report finds 98% of flagged student fraud went unpursued in 2023-24; PM Carney claims his government…
Organized Crime, Student Visa Program and Extortion Shootings Fuel Canada Crisis
Organized crime is exploiting Canada's student visa program to recruit vulnerable students into extortion squads, prompting calls for…
Trump Threatens ICE at Airports as TSA Chaos Builds for Visa Holders
Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports Monday amid DHS funding fight, raising concerns for noncitizen travelers and…
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman Blocks Pentagon Press-Access Policy on First and Fifth Amendment Grounds
A federal judge blocked Pentagon press-access restrictions, ruling them unconstitutional and highlighting the importance of transparency for international...
Top U.S. Colleges Demand F-1, I-20, Credible Funding Plan Before Applying
The 2026 U.S. News rankings crown Princeton No. 1, but international students must weigh prestige against F-1 visa…
Lawmakers Push Bill To Codify OPT Into Federal Law Without Changing Rules
Bipartisan bill seeks to codify OPT into federal law to ensure stability, though current USCIS rules and filing…
UK Home Office Raises Immigration Fees Across Most Routes From April 8, 2026
The UK Home Office will increase most immigration and nationality fees starting April 8, 2026, impacting students, workers,…
Colleges Adjust as Visa Policy Changes Reshape International Graduate Student Enrollment
New U.S. international student enrollments fell 17% in fall 2025 as restrictive visa policies and immigration uncertainty impact…
Ministry of Justice Denies Visas for Foreign Students, Local Education Offices Protest
South Korea’s Justice Ministry restricts vocational student visas, sparking a clash with local offices trying to save shrinking…
Canada Study Permit Fee Stays at CA$150 Despite False Hike Rumors
Canada's study permit fee stays at CA$150. Rumors of a CA$4,600 hike are false, though total pre-arrival costs…