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
Madison College and Wisconsin Aviation launch new FAA-backed training
The Madison College and Wisconsin Aviation Professional Aeronautics Certificate provides accelerated, FAA-compliant classroom and hands-on flight training. This program meets the growing pilot demand by ensuring graduates are job-ready and…
UK government plans 6% levy on university fees from international students
UK universities face a 6% international student levy and shorter work visas, potentially cutting funding and global appeal.…
ICE raids Columbia University dorms after Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest
Federal agents raided Columbia University dorms on March 13, 2025, using properly authorized warrants. No arrests or seizures…
LanzaJet to study Colombia’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant
On May 9, 2025, LanzaJet and BioD began a SAF feasibility study in Colombia. With Alcohol-to-Jet technology and…
After migrant student’s deportation, visa checks tightened over Navy base spying fears
Following a migrant student’s deportation for alleged spying at Virginia Navy bases, U.S. authorities have toughened student visa…
Texas A&M University System to lead new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies
The FAA’s new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies, led by Texas A&M, will boost drone, air taxi, and…
Oklahoma Senate approves Donation Transparency Rule for public schools
Oklahoma Senate approved a Donation Transparency Rule, demanding disclosure of significant school donors, while rejecting citizenship checks for…
Florida’s SB 846 restricts academic jobs for Chinese students
SB 846 prohibits Florida universities from employing students from select countries, mainly China. After a legal challenge, a…
Judge links Betar US to Massachusetts student’s release from detention
Efe Ercelik’s immigration detention, instigated by Betar US’s campaign, highlights international students’ vulnerability and raises civil liberties concerns.…
US Immigration phone scam targets student visa holders nationwide
International students in the US face rising phone scams from impersonators posing as US Immigration officials. These scammers…