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.
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 from Australian tax if the recipient was an Indian resident before arrival…
DTAA and SSA Benefits for Indians Working in Germany: Tax & Pensions
India–Germany DTAA and SSA protect Indian workers and students from double taxation and double pension payments. Key features:…
Supreme Court Weighs IEEPA Tariffs and Presidential Trade Power Limits
In November 2025 the Supreme Court reviewed whether Trump lawfully used IEEPA to impose long‑term tariffs of 10%–25%,…
Banks and Grassley Urge End to OPT Program, Trump Administration
Banks and Grassley pressed the administration to end OPT, which grants F‑1 graduates post‑study work (12 months plus…
Colleges Brace for New 15% Cap on International Undergrads
An October 2025 federal cap restricts international undergraduates to 15% overall and 5% per country. Paused visa interviews…
Columbia Faces Drop in International Applicants for 2025 Cycle
International enrollment at Columbia drops to 16% for fall 2025 from 20% a year earlier amid nationwide visa…
Rice at Brown University: Iraq War Reflections, AI, and Visas
At a November 5, 2025 Brown forum, Condoleezza Rice linked Iraq War lessons to AI and visa-policy debates.…
Okla group aims to restore instate tuition for undocumented students
In August 2025 a federal court ended in-state tuition access for some undocumented Oklahoma students after a joint…
Indian Students Semester 1 Applications to Australian Universities Open
For February 2026 Semester 1, apply August–November 2025 to meet varying university and UAC deadlines. Secure CoE, OSHC,…
Global Education Trends 2025: Visa Rules, Costs, and AI Impact
2025 marks a shift in international education: US arrivals fall 19% as students favor countries offering stable work…