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.
Judge Declines to Require Changes to School Arrests by Immigration Officials
A federal judge on March 8, 2025, declined to mandate changes to immigration officials' policy on school arrests. This decision highlights ongoing debates over immigration enforcement in educational settings, reflecting…
UCLA Student Liu Lijun Loses Visa After Pro-Palestine Protests
Chinese UCLA graduate student Liu Lijun reportedly had their student visa revoked on February 1, 2025, after organizing…
Federal Grants to Columbia University Pulled Over Antisemitism Concerns
The Trump administration canceled $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University on March 7, 2025, due to…
US to Revoke Student Visas for Posts Flagged as Pro-Hamas by AI
The U.S. State Department is using AI to identify foreign students posting pro-Hamas content on social media, potentially…
Education Department Unveils New “End DEI” Online Portal
The U.S. Department of Education introduced EndDEI.Ed.Gov on February 27, 2025, a public portal aimed at collecting reports…
Indian Student Praveen Kumar Killed in Suspected Robbery
Indian student Praveen Kumar, 27, from Telangana, was tragically shot dead during a suspected robbery in Milwaukee, USA,…
Centennial College to Combine Two Campuses After Funding Cuts
Centennial College plans to merge two campuses due to funding cuts and Canada's cap on international students. This…
University of East Anglia Launches International Finance Degree for Students
The University of East Anglia (UEA) introduces a BSc (Hons) International Finance (Final Year Entry) programme tailored for…
Oklahoma Governor Stitt Rejects Plan to Check Citizenship for School Enrollment
On February 12, 2025, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt rejected a proposal requiring proof of citizenship for children to…
Quebec Unveils New Student Numbers for Its Universities
On March 3, 2025, Quebec's Ministry of Immigration and Francization (MIFI) announced updated study permit allocations for postsecondary…