Foreign student downturn strains university finances amid policy shifts
A 17% drop in international student enrollment is hitting U.S. universities hard. New DHS policies, such as replacing…
FY 2027 H-1B: Prepare Before March for New Wage-Weighted Lottery
For the FY 2027 H-1B season, USCIS will implement a wage-weighted selection process prioritizing higher-paid professionals. Registration opens…
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…
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…
South Dakota hits: International students fall amid crackdown and visa delays
The 2025 academic year is seeing a sharp decline in international students due to visa backlogs and tougher…
Hundreds of International Students Face Uncertain Future After PLC Shutdown
Pacific Link College’s closure on October 8, 2025, requires immediate action from students. To maintain immigration status and…