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.
Columbia University Expels Students Over Last Year’s Building Occupation
Columbia University expelled or suspended students for seizing a building during last year’s pro-Palestinian protests. This decision highlights a firm response to campus activism and potential policy shifts regarding demonstrations.
Chicago Scholars Warn of ‘Viewpoint Discrimination’ in Student Policies
Academics in Chicago express concern over "viewpoint discrimination" as the government targets student protesters. They argue this undermines…
Columbia University Declines to Give DHS Protester Information for Deportation
The White House accused Columbia University of refusing to assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in identifying…
Fewer Indian Students Choose US as Interest in Russia and Germany Grows
The US saw a 13% decrease in Indian student applications, while Russia experienced a 34% rise and Germany…
Indian Student Sudiksha Konanki Missing in Dominican Republic Waters
Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old Indian-origin student from the University of Pittsburgh, went missing during a spring break in…
Search Grows for Missing Student Sudiksha Konanki in Dominican Republic
Efforts to find missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki have intensified in the Dominican Republic. Authorities and…
Judge Halts Deportation of Palestinian Activist Held at Columbia University
A federal judge temporarily stopped the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and graduate student, on March…
Who Qualifies for Canada’s Express Entry Education Category?
Essential 2026 guide for education professionals navigating Canada's Express Entry category-based draws, focusing on IRCC rules and CRS…
Palestinian Student Leader Mahmoud Khalil Detained at Columbia University
On March 9, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a leading Palestinian student…
Columbia University Vows to Tackle Concerns Following $400M Funding Issue
Columbia University faces a $400 million funding cut by the Trump administration, citing specific concerns. In response, the…