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.
JBNU Joins K-STAR Visa Track, Extending Stays for Regional Talent
JBNU joined the K-STAR track, enabling recommended F-2-7S visas for top STEM master’s and PhD graduates. The move shortens F-5 residency to three years and supports regional retention, aiming to…
Safety of International Students in the U.S. Amid Trump-Era Policies
Stop AAPI Hate’s national survey finds just 4% of international students feel very or extremely safe amid recent…
Germany’s 402,000 International Students Redefine Global Mobility
Germany hit a record ~402,000 international students in 2024–2025 (+6%), driven by low tuition, €930 monthly living costs,…
DHS Proposes Fixed Admissions That Could Limit International Students
DHS published a draft rule to end D/S for many F-1, J-1, and I visas, imposing a typical…
Citizenship Surrenders and U.S. Paths for Indian Immigrants
India’s MEA reported 8,96,843 citizenship renunciations from 2020–2024, peaking in 2022. The ministry lacks income and occupation data,…
International Students and the Blur of Free Speech in United States
Lawfully present F-1 and J-1 students have First Amendment protections, but recent enforcement actions and Executive Order 14188…
Holland College Chief: Study Permits Are ‘No Good’ Without Students
Holland College reported international enrollment fell 47% in 2025 and could drop another 300 students in 2026/27, triggering…
Avoid PGWP Refusals: IRCC’s 2025 Language and CIP Proofs
Following a rise in PGWP refusals, IRCC requires applicants to upload language test reports and CIP-coded official graduation…
Student Career Guide to 2030: Skills, Jobs, and Global Opportunities
The guide recommends a staged career path from programming fundamentals through cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and global teamwork to…
Nadella Unveils 200k+ Copilot Licenses With Indian IT Giants
Microsoft and four Indian IT giants will scale Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI across functions, potentially deploying over…