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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.
U.S. H-1B Fee Exemption for In-Country Students Boosts Campus Hiring
Officials clarified the $100,000 H‑1B fee excludes change‑of‑status filings for people already in the U.S., effective Sept 21, 2025. Employers now prefer hiring international students on campus to avoid the…
H-1B Revocation Triggers F-1 Auto-Termination: A Cautionary Case
An August 29, 2025 employer-filed H-1B revocation led to SEVIS auto-termination, ending a recent graduate's OPT and F-1…
UK Student Visa Applications Rise in 2025 Driven by Policy Shifts
In 2025 UK student visa applications jumped to 76,400 Jan–May, nearly 30% above 2024, led by April’s 54%…
IRCC Not Raising Study-to-PR Cap in 2025; Caps Reduced
IRCC tightened 2025 immigration limits: study permit cap lowered to 550,162 (now including graduate students) and PR admissions…
Immigration Enforcement Near CPS Sparks Questions on Student Safety
After federal rollbacks in 2025, CPS reiterates it will not allow ICE into schools without a judge’s criminal…
Three Key F-1 Visa Policy Changes You Must Know Now
A US$100,000 fee will apply to H-1B filings made abroad after late September 2025, while in‑U.S. change-of-status petitions…
Visa Delays After Government Shutdowns: Practical Steps to Cope
The almost three-week shutdown in 2025 caused visa delays affecting students, workers, families, and tourists. LCAs were paused,…
2025 Trump Immigration Orders: Effects on Students, H-1B Visas
Major 2025 U.S. immigration moves include EO 14160 limiting birthright citizenship (blocked), EO 14159 expanding removal and entry…
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Rules: Impact on F-1, H-1B, and Universities
A suite of 2025 executive actions tightened border controls and visa rules: expanded expedited removal (EO 14159), a…
Top Immigration Stories of 2025: Global Visa and Policy Roundup
2025 saw the U.S. impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new overseas H-1B filings with in-country exemptions, plus…