OPT Benefits for International Students
OPT provides international students with practical work experience in their field, enhancing skills and career prospects while contributing…
2024 Canada Rule Changes for International Students
In 2024, Canada introduced new rules for international students, including a temporary cap on study permits, new Provincial…
UK Universities Face Drop in International Student Visas
UK universities face declining international student numbers due to policy changes, such as new visa restrictions, and increased…
Maintaining PGWP Eligibility During Study Breaks in Canada
International students in Canada can maintain Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility by staying full-time, except for scheduled breaks,…
Chinese Student Suffers Racially Motivated Attack in New Zealand
On June 28, 2024, 16-year-old Jason, a Chinese-born student, was brutally attacked with a metal rod on an…
How to Reinstate F1 Status After 5 Months Abroad
To reinstate F1 status after being out of the U.S. for over 5 months, consult your Designated School…
OPT Rules: Does the 5-Month Rule Apply to Remote Work from Different Country?
The 5-month rule for F-1 students mandates that a student's SEVIS record will be terminated if out of…
USA Stakeholders Call for Faster Student Visa Processing and Higher Approval Rates
Visa processing delays and high refusal rates affect international students, especially from Africa and the Global South, seeking…
US Internships for Indian Students: New Online Platform Launched
The Consulate General of India in New York launched an online platform to help Indian students in the…
2024 Global Student Visa Fees Compared
Student visa fees vary widely across countries. In 2024, Belgium charges $215, Denmark $274, Finland $377 to $485,…
Online Visa Application for Indian Students to Study in Poland
Indian students can now apply online for a Polish student visa via the e-consult system starting July 2,…
Australia Hikes Student Visa Fees by 225%
Starting 1 July 2024, Australia will significantly increase the Student visa (subclass 500) application fee from AUS$710 to…
China Targets French Students for Study Programs
In June 2023, China launched an initiative to increase French students in its institutions to over 10,000 within…
Telugu Population in US Surges to 1.23 Million
The Telugu-speaking population in the US grew from 320,000 in 2016 to 1.23 million in 2024, concentrated in…