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.
Trump Defends Chinese Students in the U.S., Emphasizing Small Colleges
Trump urged admitting up to 600,000 Chinese students to shield smaller colleges, while 2025 federal policies strengthen visa vetting and social-media reviews. Purdue’s new research safeguards and a 97% intent-to-stay…
Trump warns against cuts to foreign students amid visa crackdown
In late 2025 the president warned against steep cuts to international students, calling them vital to campus finances.…
Purdue Reports Historic Dip: Fewest International Freshmen Since 2008
Purdue’s fall 2025 class includes 525 international freshmen (5%), the lowest since 2004. A nearly 7% drop at…
Canada Grants 24 Weekly Off-Campus Hours for International Students
Effective November 8, 2024, Canada increased off-campus work for eligible international students to 24 hours per week, replacing…
ICE Arrests May Lower Test Scores for Immigrant and U.S.-Born Students
A Florida study shows that increased ICE arrests cause measurable learning losses—about 10–15 SAT points per one-point enforcement…
New Zealand student visa work limit rises to 25 hours per week
Starting November 3, 2025, student visas issued in New Zealand permit 25 hours of work per week during…
UK Graduate Visa to 18 Months for Indian Graduates Starting 2027
From January 1, 2027, most UK Graduate visas drop from two years to 18 months; applications before December…
Policy Shifts Drive UF International Students’ Holiday Travel Anxiety
New 2025 U.S. visa policies—social media screening, a June 9 travel ban, appointment suspensions and many revocations—have led…
Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean
Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may…
Article 20: Indian Students’ Scholarships Exempt From Australian Tax
Under Article 20 of the India–Australia DTAA, foreign-sourced scholarships and training allowances paid from India are typically exempt…