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Explore Visa insights and guidelines for international students. Stay informed about application tips, regulations, and updates for studying in the U.S.
How Visa Holders Find Affordable Thanksgiving Flights in 2025
Fares for Thanksgiving 2025 are 40–60% higher; book early—3–6 weeks domestic, 6–8 weeks international—and confirm visa stamps and travel signatures before buying.
Greta Thunberg backs UK student after visa sponsorship is revoked
Greta Thunberg backed King’s student Usama Ghanem after the university revoked his visa sponsorship and suspended him indefinitely.…
Canada Tightens Study Permits as Indian Applicants Face Rejections
Canada’s 2025 integrity measures—LOA verification, higher living-cost proof ($22,895 CAD), source-of-funds checks and a 437,000 permit cap—spiked rejections…
Canada Faces 60–70% Plunge in International Students Under New Rules
After policy changes in 2025, Canada’s international student arrivals plunged—44,105 Jan–July (69% down), approvals at 30% and study-permit…
Iran Expands Online Schooling for Afghan Deportees Amid Controversy
On October 25, 2025, Iran pledged online schooling for Afghan students amid deportations that cut enrollment from 600,000…
Georgia Tops MBBS Choice Over Ukraine for Indian Students
Following the war in Ukraine, Indian MBBS candidates shifted to Georgia: remittances to Georgia increased nearly fivefold to…
Afghan Students Barred from UK Universities Over Taliban Governance
In response to rising visa rejections and tougher Home Office oversight, several UK universities have suspended or limited…
India-U.S. Deportations: 1,703 Indian Nationals Deported Jan–Jul 2025
Between Jan 20 and Jul 22, 2025, 1,703 Indians were deported from the U.S. via military, charter, and…
Common OPT/CPT Mistakes That Risk F-1 Status and How to Avoid
Working before the EAD start date or not reporting employment can trigger SEVIS termination. CPT is school-approved; OPT…
Envoy Declares Indian Students Among UK’s Brightest and Best
Vikram Doraiswami welcomed a record 166,000 Indian students in the UK, highlighting academic strengths and economic impact. Enrolments…