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 2025Online 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, 2024. Submit applications at the Polish Embassy in New Delhi or the…
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…
Germany Opportunity Card: Simplified Employment for International Students
The Germany Opportunity Card, effective June 1, 2024, simplifies the immigration process for skilled non-EU professionals, benefiting international…
U.S. Diplomat: Chinese Students Needed in Humanities and Indians in Science
The U.S. emphasizes Chinese students in humanities and Indian students in STEM to address national security concerns and…
Trump Promises Automatic Green Cards for Graduate Students
Former President Trump proposed automatic green cards for foreign students graduating from U.S. colleges, a significant shift from…
US Eases Nonimmigrant Visa Rules for College Graduates
The US will simplify obtaining employment-based Nonimmigrant Visas for US college graduates with job offers, including DACA recipients,…
UK Graduate Visa: Stricter English Language Requirements
The UK will enforce stricter English language requirements for international students applying for Graduate Visas, aiming to attract…
Ghana F-1 Visa Issuances Increase 15% in H1 2024
In the first half of 2024, Ghana saw a 15% increase in F-1 student visas issued by the…