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.
Chinese Student Suffers Racially Motivated Attack in New Zealand
On June 28, 2024, 16-year-old Jason, a Chinese-born student, was brutally attacked with a metal rod on an Auckland bus, resulting in severe facial injuries. The unprovoked, racially motivated assault…
How to Reinstate F1 Status After 5 Months Abroad
To reinstate F1 status after being out of the U.S. for over 5 months, consult your Designated School…
OPT Rules: Does the 5-Month Rule Apply to Remote Work from Different Country?
The 5-month rule for F-1 students mandates that a student's SEVIS record will be terminated if out of…
USA Stakeholders Call for Faster Student Visa Processing and Higher Approval Rates
Visa processing delays and high refusal rates affect international students, especially from Africa and the Global South, seeking…
US Internships for Indian Students: New Online Platform Launched
The Consulate General of India in New York launched an online platform to help Indian students in the…
2024 Top 7 Most Expensive Student Visa Fees
Student visa fees vary widely across countries. In 2024, Belgium charges $215, Denmark $274, Finland $377 to $485,…
Online Visa Application for Indian Students to Study in Poland
Indian students can now apply online for a Polish student visa via the e-consult system starting July 2,…
Australia Hikes Student Visa Fees by 225%
Starting 1 July 2024, Australia will significantly increase the Student visa (subclass 500) application fee from AUS$710 to…
China Targets French Students for Study Programs
In June 2023, China launched an initiative to increase French students in its institutions to over 10,000 within…
Telugu Population in US Surges to 1.23 Million
The Telugu-speaking population in the US grew from 320,000 in 2016 to 1.23 million in 2024, concentrated in…