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
Columbia Student Ranjani Srinivasan Leaves US, Facing Immigration Struggles
In March 2025, Ranjani Srinivasan, a Columbia University doctoral student, fled the U.S. amid an intensified immigration crackdown. Her escape highlighted growing concerns over restrictive policies affecting international students. The…
Second Student Arrested as Columbia University Faces Federal Oversight
Columbia University faces turmoil as the US arrests a second student amid ongoing investigations, leading to the imposition…
Rubio: More Student Visas to Be Revoked in Coming Days
The U.S. plans to revoke more student visas, sparking debates on free speech, national security, and immigration policies.…
Denmark Tightens Rules for Student Visas to Curb Work Permit Misuse
Denmark has tightened rules for non-EU/EEA student visa holders to address the misuse of student residence permits for…
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…
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…