Ireland Sees Dip in Indian Student Enrolments Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Indian student enrolments in Ireland dipped for the September 2026 intake after years of expansion. Geopolitical uncertainty and…
Families Pay Thousands for Walker-Rodriguez Study and Work Packages as Immigration New Zealand Finds Many Visas Not Lodged
An Auckland court found Paola Walker-Rodriguez guilty on eleven of twelve charges involving unlicensed immigration advice and fees.…
Two Irish ELT Schools Close After Losing ILEP Visa Status: A Blow to Limerick Language Centre and Erin College
Erin College and Limerick Language Centre closed in September 2026 after losing ILEP eligibility, affecting schools dependent on…
1 in 5 International Student Deaths in Korea Are Suicides, Education Ministry Data Shows Amid Mental Health Calls
South Korea reported 15 suicides among 84 international student deaths at universities from 2021 to 2026. The data…
Ohio State University Seeks Lasting Block on Student Visa Limits After Preliminary Injunction
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration rule that would have limited most international students to four-year…
Student Visas, Curricular Practical Training, F-1 Students Face New Internship Limits
Universities are tightening CPT rules for F-1 students after Aug. 24, 2026 federal guidance. Many schools now limit…
Australia Bars International Students from Bringing Family Dependents
Australia is set to restrict family accompaniment for most international students when Tony Burke announces the policy on…
Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Cap Visa Stays at 4 Years for Grad Students, Postdocs
A Boston federal judge blocked DHS’s four-year cap rule for many foreign graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. The…
New Limits on Changing Majors and Transferring Schools for F-1 Undergraduates in First Academic Year Under SEVP Exception
DHS’s final rule blocks most F-1 undergraduates from changing majors or schools during their first year beginning September…
New DHS/SEVP Memo of August 24, 2026 Tightens Curricular Practical Training Rules for International Students
DHS/SEVP tightened CPT enforcement on August 24, 2026, making mandatory curriculum-based internships the safest path. Optional placements face…
Yale Reviews Curricular Practical Training Rule Following ICE Warning
Yale is reviewing CPT approvals after SEVP warned schools on August 12, 2026, that internships must be tied…
Korea Overhauls International Education with Quality Assurance and University Financial Checks
South Korea is tightening international student rules, replacing enrollment growth targets with quality standards, stricter oversight, and higher…
Boston Judge Criticizes Trump Administration for Tightening International Student Visas
A federal judge raised doubts about a proposed rule that would cap many international student stays at four…
UK Student Visa Maintenance Loan Rises to £1,570 a Month in London
From 30 November 2026, student visa applicants in London must show £1,570 a month for living costs. Applications…