Will the USCIS Asylum Halt Lead to Stricter Criteria and Denials?
After a Washington shooting tied to Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the administration paused asylum processing and tightened USCIS screening. New…
Can B-1/B-2 Visa Holders from Restricted Countries Enter the U.S.?
The June 2025 proclamation blocks many B-1/B-2 travelers from 19 named countries, with narrow exemptions for green card…
Roles of FBI, CIA, and DHS in Enhanced Asylum Vetting
After the November 2025 shooting, federal agencies began re‑vetting refugees admitted during 2021–2025. DHS paused green‑card processing for…
ICE Deports 19-Year-Old Babson Student to Honduras Despite Court Order
A 19-year-old Babson student, Any Lucia Lopez Belloca, was deported to Honduras on Nov. 21, 2025, despite a…
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…
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…