Students
International student visa news covering F-1 regulations, SEVIS requirements, university enrollment policies, and post-graduation work options. Includes OPT, CPT, and STEM extension updates.
Top questions about Students
Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow should international students plan for potential shifts in immigration status?
Students should have a plan for two paths: stay in the United States or leave quickly to preserve option value and minimize irreversible commitments.
Read: How Fixed Immigration Periods Shape International Students' Investment FlexibilityHow 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. UniversitiesWhat options are available to international students facing these visa changes?
International students can either withdraw their offers and receive a refund or defer their offers.
Read: Why Australian Universities Urgently Tell International Students to Back Out Now!What potential changes could impact student visas for Indian immigrants under Project 2025?
Project 2025 proposes restrictions on student visas, which could disrupt the pathway to permanent residency for many skilled Indian students at U.S. universities.
Read: Trump Administration's Plans May Deepen Green Card Waits for IndiansWhat are some challenges faced by Indian and Chinese students applying for F-1 visas as of early 2025?
Both countries face appointment backlogs, interview freezes, and extra vetting procedures, leading to delays and increased risks in visa approvals as of early 2025.
Read: China and India Account for 60% of U.S. F-1 Visa Decline in 2025
United Aviate Academy faces $500K lawsuit over training delays
A $500,000 lawsuit claims United Aviate Academy misled students with delayed pilot training and insufficient resources. The loss of accreditation threatens international students’ visas, raising concerns about flight school transparency…
Hong Kong University offers places to Harvard University international students
Harvard lost its SEVP certification in May 2025, blocking new international student enrollments. Over 6,700 international students face…
Canadian government lowers study permits for 2025 international students
The Canadian government cuts study permits by 10% in 2025, expands PAL requirements to more students, and implements…
Harvard sues Trump administration over rights to enroll international students
Harvard lost its SEVP certification in May 2025, blocking enrollment of about 7,000 international students. The university sued,…
Harvard University loses right to enroll international students under SEVP
Harvard’s SEVP certification was revoked in May 2025 due to security concerns and non-compliance, affecting nearly 6,800 international…
International student enrollment drops sharply at US colleges
US colleges lost 11% of international students in one year, majorly in master’s and STEM programs. Visa and…
Harvard University foreign student ban disrupts Indian alumni network
Harvard’s SEVP certification revocation affects 788 Indian students who must swiftly transfer or exit the US. The university…
Trump-era student visa crackdown sparks legal pushback and due process concerns
The Trump administration’s student visa enforcement abruptly ended many international students’ statuses in 2025, sparking legal pushback. A…
Mahmoud Khalil meets his newborn son in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody
Mahmoud Khalil, detained by ICE for political activism allegations, missed his son’s birth and faced deportation threats. Court…
Can Student Visas Be Revoked Under Bouarfa V. Mayorkas?
U.S. student visa revocations hit record highs in 2026 following Supreme Court backing, leaving over 1 million students…