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
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, and financial proof (approx. AUD 29,710). STEM programs are competitive; post-study reforms…
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…
DTAA and SSA Guides for Indians in Australia (2025 Edition)
India–Australia DTAA and SSA prevent double taxation and duplicate pension contributions. Plan residency, get TRCs and Detachment Certificates,…
India–U.S. Tax Treaty Essentials for F-1, H-1B, NRIs (2025 Update)
The India–U.S. DTAA prevents double taxation and gives students a unique standard deduction right, but absent a Social…
Reichman University Inspires Global Students to Build a Life in Israel
The Raphael Recanati International School hosts 2,500+ students from 90+ countries and links academics, community, and career support.…
Candidates Eligible to File NRI Choices for PG Counselling 2025
MCC released a provisional NRI-conversion eligibility list on November 4, 2025. Choice locking for Round 1 ends November…
2025-26 Tax Reform: What Students, Workers, Immigrants Must Know
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act raises standard deductions, renames and reworks GILTI and FDII with permanent…
Aparna Dave: 2025 H-1B Reforms Are Light Over Darkness
The 2025 H-1B overhaul prioritizes U.S. master’s and PhD holders, adds a $100,000 one-time petition fee (effective Sept…
F-1 OPT Travelers to India Face Re-Entry Anxiety, Docs Scrutiny
Rising re-entry anxiety is causing Indian F-1 students on OPT to postpone trips home. Inconsistent border treatment—even with…
Thanksgiving with Host Families: A Guide for International Students
Plan Thanksgiving with a host family by applying 6–8 weeks ahead through university programs. Confirm match and logistics,…