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
Flywire Cuts 125 Jobs as Student Visa Restrictions Hit Revenue
Flywire, a Boston-based payments firm, laid off 125 employees, about 12% of its workforce, citing reduced international student visa issuances in Canada and Australia. Policy shifts caused a $3M revenue…
Quebec Sets Limits on International Student Admissions for 2025-26
Quebec will cap international student admissions at 437,000 for 2025-26, reducing intake by 10%. This aims to address…
Georgian College Cuts 45 Jobs as International Student Numbers Drop
Georgian College in Ontario laid off 45 staff due to a 30% decline in international student enrolment, driven…
Is a ₹70 Lakh Master’s in the US Still Worth the Investment?
A ₹70 lakh Master's in the US offers quality education, research, and career advancement potential but requires careful…
Santa Ana Schools Pause Ethnic Studies Amid Antisemitism Lawsuit Settlement
Santa Ana Unified halted ethnic studies courses after a lawsuit claimed antisemitic content and secrecy violations. A settlement…
France Aims to Welcome 30,000 Indian Students by 2030
France aims to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030, enhancing ties with India through education. Initiatives include "Classes…
International Student Numbers in Estonia Drop Since 2019, Challenges Ahead
Since 2019, international student numbers in Estonia have declined, influenced by COVID-19 and immigration policy changes. Despite peak…
Fresno Unified Pledges Schools as Safe Spaces Amid Immigration Crackdown
Fresno Unified School District reaffirms its pledge to protect students from immigration enforcement, ensuring a safe, inclusive environment…
University of Maryland Bars ICE from Career Fair After Student Protests
The University of Maryland excluded ICE from its 2025 spring career fair after student backlash and an SGA…
Shandong University Launches 2025 Scholarship for Global Chinese Philosophy Students
Shandong University offers the 2025 International Confucian Association Scholarship for non-Chinese master's students in Chinese Philosophy. The scholarship…