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.
International Student Enrollment Slows at Georgia Universities in 2025
Georgia’s international enrollment rose only 1.1% in fall 2025 (295 students), while U.S. colleges expect a 30–40% national drop. Visa delays, consular backlogs and a 2025 travel ban affecting 19…
Harvard AAUP Seeks Nationwide Free Speech for International Students
A federal judge ruled that lawfully present noncitizens receive full First Amendment protections. The 161-page nationwide decision, prompted…
International Student Markets and the Threat to Academic Freedom
Heavy reliance on international tuition and stricter visa scrutiny are constraining academic freedom. Financial incentives push universities toward…
Canada’s 2025 Budget: How Tighter Rules Are Affecting Indian Students
Stricter screening and federal caps tied to Canada’s 2025 budget have driven Indian study-permit refusals to 74% and…
New International Bachelor’s Enrollments Drop 5% in the Netherlands
(NETHERLANDS) The Netherlands is seeing an abrupt cooling in new arrivals of international students for the 2024–25 academic…
MATES Work Visa Lottery: Last Registration Date for Indian Students
The MATES ballot runs November 1–December 14, 2025; up to 3,000 Indian graduates (18–30) from NIRF top 100…
Filing U.S. Taxes for NRIs and International Students: A Guide
International students (F-1, J-1, M-1) must file Form 8843 annually; those with U.S. income file Form 1040-NR. State…
F-1 FICA Tax Refund: Exemption Rules and How to Claim
F-1 students are generally exempt from FICA during their first five calendar years as nonresident aliens. If payroll…
SSN vs ITIN for Non-Residents: Who Qualifies and Why It Matters
Choose SSN if authorized to work; choose ITIN if you must file U.S. taxes but aren’t SSN-eligible. SSN…
Applying for an SSN as an F-1 Student or H-1B Worker
F-1 students (with CPT/OPT or on-campus jobs) and H-1B employees must apply in person with Form SS-5 and…