UK Blocks Study Visas for Four Nations to Curb Asylum Claims
The UK has suspended sponsored study visas for four nations to curb a 470% rise in asylum claims…
Burma Campaign UK Urges Shabana Mahmood to Hit Emergency Brake on UK Student Visa Ban
UK suspends study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, and Sudan nationals, citing rising asylum claims. Critics call the…
Canada Pledges $100 Million for Indian Students in Talent and Innovation Strategy
Canada launches a major Talent Strategy with India, featuring $100M for scholarships, 13 university partnerships, and streamlined visa…
UK Freezes Student Visas for Four Countries Under Emergency Brake on Asylum Claims
UK suspends study visas for four nations using 'emergency brake' powers following a 470% spike in asylum claims,…
Indonesia Plans Visa Overhaul to Cut Student Visa Fees and Ease Part-Time Work
Indonesia reforms student visas to simplify applications, introduce part-time work rights, and reduce fees for international students under…
Congress Weighs Exile Act, H-1B Visa Rules, and Ending Exploitative Labor Exemptions
Rep. Greg Steube introduces the EXILE Act to eliminate H-1B visas by 2027, sparking concerns over U.S. tech…
Texas GOP House Candidate Nick Plumb Claims H-4 Visa Creates University Admissions Backdoor
Texas candidate Nick Plumb calls H-4 visas a 'backdoor' to university perks as DHS proposes stricter oversight on…
Australian Parliamentary Budget Office Warns Against 60-Hour Fortnight Work Rule
Australia proposes increasing international student work caps to 60 hours per fortnight in 2026, though the current 48-hour…
Lucia Lopez Belloza Refuses Return to U.S., Fearing Detention at Logan
A Babson student refused a court-ordered flight from Honduras to the U.S. after learning she faced immediate detention…
Homeland Security Detains Columbia Student Elmina Aghayeva, Then Releases Her
Columbia student Elmina Aghayeva was arrested on campus by DHS and released after mayoral intervention; she now faces…
Columbia University Student Detained by ICE on F-1 Visa Issues, Then Freed
Columbia student Elmina Aghayeva was detained by DHS over a visa dispute and released following intervention by NYC’s…
Julian Hill Warns No Growth in International Student Numbers
Assistant Minister Julian Hill warns Australian educators that international student numbers will not grow, prioritizing quality and policy…
Canada Cuts Study Visa Permits, Squeezing International Student Visas
Canada cuts 2026 international student permits to 155,000, causing a $5.7B loss and driving students toward Ireland and…
Emmanuel Macron Pledges Indo-French Centre for AI in Health and 30,000 Indian Students
President Macron aims to host 30,000 Indian students in France by 2030 through faster visas, more English-taught courses,…