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.
Top questions about Students
Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow should international students plan for potential shifts in immigration status?
Students should have a plan for two paths: stay in the United States or leave quickly to preserve option value and minimize irreversible commitments.
Read: How Fixed Immigration Periods Shape International Students' Investment FlexibilityHow has visa issuance for international students changed in early 2025?
Visa issuance for students fell more than 30% in early 2025 as enforcement and scrutiny increased.
Read: Hardening U.S. Social Climate Forces International Students to Reconsider U.S. UniversitiesWhat options are available to international students facing these visa changes?
International students can either withdraw their offers and receive a refund or defer their offers.
Read: Why Australian Universities Urgently Tell International Students to Back Out Now!What are some challenges faced by Indian and Chinese students applying for F-1 visas as of early 2025?
Both countries face appointment backlogs, interview freezes, and extra vetting procedures, leading to delays and increased risks in visa approvals as of early 2025.
Read: China and India Account for 60% of U.S. F-1 Visa Decline in 2025What potential changes could impact student visas for Indian immigrants under Project 2025?
Project 2025 proposes restrictions on student visas, which could disrupt the pathway to permanent residency for many skilled Indian students at U.S. universities.
Read: Trump Administration's Plans May Deepen Green Card Waits for Indians
DHS OPT Overhaul: What It Means for Indian Students
Current OPT rules remain unchanged, but DHS proposals and a new House bill could reshape work options for Indian students in the U.S.
Hertfordshire Placed on UKVI Student Visa Action Plan Ahead
Following a June audit, UKVI put the University of Hertfordshire on a student visa action plan beginning 14…
Florida’s Steady International Student Enrollment: Trends and Impacts
Florida’s international student population grew to nearly 45,000 in 2023–2024, up 5%, contributing about $1.5 billion annually. UF…
Berkeley’s International Enrollment Intent Rises Amid National Decline
UC Berkeley admitted 1,469 international first-year students for Fall 2025, a 94.8% increase over 2024, with applications rising…
Indian students launch UK council to tackle employer silence on jobs
INSEC formed in November 2025 to tackle rising job barriers for about 166,000 Indian students in the UK.…
International Student Enrollment Plunges at U.S. Public Universities
Several U.S. public universities report double‑digit international enrollment drops in 2025 — Cleveland State down 41%, NIU down…
Nonprofits brace for student disruption as Border Patrol expands
Planned late-2025 Border Patrol operations are prompting fear-driven absenteeism and academic harm in immigrant communities. Central Valley schools…
Texas Universities Verify Lawful Presence for In-State Tuition (USCIS)
A June 2025 ruling voided access to in-state tuition for noncitizens lacking lawful presence. New Fall 2025 rules…
F-1 OPT at Risk Amid Amazon Job Delay and SEVIS Issues
Delays at major employers threaten F-1 OPT students limited to 60 unemployment days. An Amazon case with 57…
U.S. Net Immigration Plunge: Implications for Visas and Talent
Net migration dropped from nearly 2 million in 2024 to about 515,000 in 2025, tightening the labor supply.…