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.
Honduran Student Deported Despite Court Order Halting Removal
A Babson College freshman was detained at Logan Airport and deported to Honduras the day after a federal judge issued an emergency order blocking her removal. ICE acknowledged a 2015…
Indian Students and Workers Lead UK Exit in Downward Migration Trend
ONS data to June 2025 show large outflows of Indian nationals—45,000 students and 22,000 workers—coinciding with net migration…
IRCC Study Permit Transition: Flexibility for Students Shifting Levels
IRCC’s updated policy (2025) permits students moving from secondary to post‑secondary study to begin classes while their permit…
Judge questions standards for international student visa revocations, SEVIS record terminations, due process.
A federal judge questioned the government about international student visa revocations and SEVIS terminations, citing due process concerns.…
Immigration warrant puts Pratt Institute influencer at deportation risk after dine-and-dash arrests
Influencer Pei-Yun Chung faces theft charges and an immigration warrant after overstaying her student visa. Alleged dine-and-dash incidents…
International Students Face Housing and Visa Uncertainties During Breaks
Housing shortages, higher rents and travel uncertainties in 2025 force many international students to weigh staying on campus…
DHS OPT Overhaul: What It Means for Indian Students
Current OPT rules remain unchanged, but DHS proposals and a new House bill could reshape work options for…
Hertfordshire Placed on UKVI Student Visa Action Plan Ahead
Following a June audit, UKVI put the University of Hertfordshire on a student visa action plan beginning 14…
Florida’s Steady International Student Enrollment: Trends and Impacts
Florida’s international student population grew to nearly 45,000 in 2023–2024, up 5%, contributing about $1.5 billion annually. UF…
Berkeley’s International Enrollment Intent Rises Amid National Decline
UC Berkeley admitted 1,469 international first-year students for Fall 2025, a 94.8% increase over 2024, with applications rising…