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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.
Virginia Colleges Face Revenue Hit from Visa Delays and Policy Changes
The U.S. State Department paused F, J, and M visa appointments in May 2025 for social media screening updates, sparking warnings from Virginia universities about student processing delays. Meanwhile, higher…
W-2 vs 1099: Navigating Employment Status for Immigrants
New 2025 regulations link USCIS records with IRS data, making tax compliance a cornerstone of immigration status. H-1B…
New Biometric Exit Rules Apply to Most Non-Citizens at U.S. Ports
A new CBP rule effective December 26, 2025, mandates biometric and photo capture for nearly all non-citizens at…
Enter the H-1B Lottery Early: Why F-1 Students Shouldn’t Wait
Waiting for a senior job title does not increase H-1B lottery success. F-1 students should enter the lottery…
Canada Sees 60% Fall in New International Student Arrivals, IRCC Data
Canada reported a 60% drop in new international student arrivals for 2025 following a series of federal policy…
Hundreds of Indian Students Face Deportation Over IU Berlin Hybrid Visas
A visa crisis at IU International University of Applied Sciences has put over 500 Indian students at risk…
Australia 2026 Student Visas: No hard cap, NPL and tiered processing
The Australian government is implementing a 295,000-place planning level for 2026 student visas. This 'soft cap' uses a…
Immigration Sweeps in New Orleans Strain Students’ Mental Health
A major federal immigration crackdown in New Orleans, involving hundreds of agents, is causing significant fear in local…
Fewer Foreign Applicants to U.S. Colleges After Visa Crackdown
U.S. universities saw a 17% decline in new international student enrollment in fall 2025. This drop, driven by…
FBAR Penalties Matter Even Without Tax Due: What You Need to Know
FBAR is a reporting requirement for U.S. residents with foreign bank accounts exceeding $10,000. It is separate from…