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 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 10, 2025. Khalil, known for his significant involvement in anti-Israel protests at…
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…
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.…
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,…