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.
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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
Judge orders transfer of Rumeysa Ozturk after visa revocation
Turkish Ph.D. student Rumeysa Ozturk was detained after her F-1 visa was revoked over political speech. A federal judge ordered her transfer to Vermont for legal review, highlighting risks international…
Suguru Onda’s BYU student visa reinstated after revocation
BYU’s Suguru Onda lost his F-1 student visa due to minor record flags, echoing a wave of sudden…
US college campuses in turmoil as foreign student visas revoked
Over 1,500 foreign students have abruptly lost legal status since March 2025, as the US revoked student visas…
UCSD students face F-1 visa terminations and deportation
UCSD faces a crisis as 35 international students lose F-1 visas and one is deported. Without clear government…
Iowa House mandates naturalization test for high school graduation
Iowa legislation requires all high school students, including GED candidates, to pass the U.S. naturalization test with 60…
Deepthi Vangavolu dies in Texas hit-and-run accident
Deepthi Vangavolu, an Indian student at the University of North Texas, died after a Denton hit-and-run. The case…
US Revokes Nearly 1,500 Student Visas, Concerns Rise
U.S. authorities have revoked almost 1,500 student visas in 2025, impacting F-1 and J-1 holders for varied reasons—protests,…
Suguru Onda’s student visa revoked at Brigham Young University
Japanese student Suguru Onda’s visa was revoked due to minor infractions identified by an automated system. Over 800…
US Judge Stops Deportation of Wisconsin Indian Student
US Judge halts the deportation of Indian student Krish Lal Isserdasani after his F-1 visa was revoked without…
University of Houston protests visa revocations for students
The University of Houston faces a sharp increase in student visa revocations since March 2025, affecting over 260…