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.
Canada plans new controls on study permits and work visas
Canada’s updated immigration plan (2025–2027) sets a 437,000 study permit cap, restricts spousal work permits, and enhances provincial control. The reforms address housing, services, and fraud, prioritizing existing temporary residents…
Rep. Jayapal challenges Trump over student visa revocations
Thousands of student visas were revoked under Trump, prompting Rep. Jayapal and others to demand transparency and fair…
F-1 Student Work Authorization: CPT vs OPT and SEVIS Rules
A comprehensive guide for F-1 students on navigating CPT and OPT work authorizations, reporting requirements, and maintaining legal…
International Students Face Rising Detentions Amid Political Tensions
Recent detentions of international doctoral students and sudden visa cancellations have intensified anxiety among international students in the…
Off-Campus Employment Rules: Why International Students Need OPT and CPT
Off-campus employment in the U.S. for F-1 international students requires CPT or OPT authorization. Working without permission risks…
Canada Express Entry sends 1,000 invitations in new education category
Canada’s new Express Entry draw for education jobs, held May 1, 2025, issued 1,000 invitations. With a minimum…
Trump Administration Boots 1,800 International Students – All Data
In early 2025, over 1,800 international students at U.S. colleges lost their legal status, mainly involving F-1 and…
University of Minnesota student wins deportation case against ICE
Dogukan Gunaydin, a University of Minnesota graduate student, avoided deportation after a DWI due to a rare court…
Delta adds direct flights for Syracuse University football games in 2025
Delta adds direct flights for Syracuse’s 2025 football games at Miami and Notre Dame, boosting access for fans…
F-1 Students must get authorization for off-campus summer work
F-1 Students need proper authorization—CPT, OPT, or hardship approval—for any off-campus work, including unpaid roles. Breaking rules leads…