Students
Explore Visa insights and guidelines for international students. Stay informed about application tips, regulations, and updates for studying in the U.S.
Cheapest MS Programs, STEM OPT, international students: U.S. 2026
A VisaVerge analysis lists 10 low‑cost U.S. MS programs (tuition ~$8,000–$19,000) that pair affordable living with STEM curricula and STEM OPT eligibility, helping international students reduce debt and gain U.S.…
Cheapest MBA Programs, United States, Affordable MBA Options for 2026
VisaVerge ranks the cheapest accredited U.S. MBA options for 2026, showing savings of 70–85% versus top private schools.…
Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), 18 months, USCIS: New 18-month validity across many categories
USCIS cut EAD validity from five years to 18 months effective Dec. 5, 2025, affecting refugees, asylees, adjustment…
2026 USCIS Fees & Processing Times: What Immigrants Should Plan
On January 1, 2026 USCIS applies H.R. 1 inflation adjustments, increasing fees like I-765 to $560 and the…
Global Deportations of Indians (2020–2025): Keys to Safe Mobility
From 2020–2025 deportations of Indian nationals climbed across destinations, especially the U.S., driven by unauthorized work, fraud, and…
2026 OPT and STEM OPT: Timely Filing, Signatures, and Compliance
OPT plus STEM OPT is the main post‑graduation pathway for 2026 graduates. File Form I‑765 online within the…
Spring 2026 Orientation: Immigration, SEVIS, and Social Vetting
Spring 2026 Orientation begins your F-1 student status in the U.S. Bring key documents, clean social media, finish…
Canada’s PGWP Expiration Crisis: 31,610 Graduates at Risk by 2025
About 31,610 PGWP holders risk permit expiry by Dec. 31, 2025, amid tightened rules and reduced temporary admissions.…
Why UK Universities Are Restricting Pakistani and Bangladeshi Applicants
Facing Home Office pressure and data showing high asylum conversions from temporary visas, several UK universities have limited…
Tufts PhD student detained by ICE seeks visa restoration in court
Turkish PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk was arrested after her F-1 visa was revoked, held 45 days with health…