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.
Rubio Tells Diplomats to Check Social Media of Student Visa Applicants
By April 2025, U.S. immigration policies emphasize stricter monitoring of international students, including increased social media scrutiny. Spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump, these reforms aim…
Do F-1 Students Have a Grace Period After SEVIS Termination During OPT?
F-1 students face immediate departure after SEVIS termination for violations. 2026 rules cut post-study grace to 30 days…
University of Colorado Sees Several International Student Visas Revoked
Four international students at the University of Colorado recently lost their visas under "Catch and Revoke," a federal…
Columbia University Student Runs from Homeland Security, Still Seeks Answers
In 2025, Columbia University faced federal scrutiny over pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Federal actions, including targeting activists, stirred controversy. A…
Court Halts Deportation of Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk to Turkiye
The case of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, highlights pressing immigration issues in the…
The Faces Behind International Students Targeted for Deportation
The Trump administration has enacted immigration policies focused on international students, particularly targeting those engaged in pro-Palestinian activism.…
University of Alabama Student Held by ICE Moved to Louisiana Facility
On March 25, 2025, Alireza Doroudi, a 32-year-old Iranian doctoral student at the University of Alabama, was detained…
Rubio Backs Visa Cancellation for Turkish Student Critical of Israel
On March 25, 2025, the U.S. revoked Turkish doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk’s visa, citing national security. Secretary of…
Russian scientist working at Harvard Medical School detained by ICE at Boston airport
Immigration has become a crucial topic for researchers, fueling debates on mobility, security, and human rights. The case…
Detention of Iranian PhD Student Alireza Doroudi Stirs Concerns
Alireza Doroudi, an Iranian doctoral student at the University of Alabama studying mechanical engineering, was unexpectedly detained by…