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.
Indian Students Face Uncertainty as U.S. Tightens Visa Policy and Fees
New 2025 U.S. visa rules tightened access for Indian students: in-person interviews mandatory from Sept 2, a fixed four-year visa term, a $250 integrity fee, social media checks, and a…
Over 200 International Students Sue the Trump Administration
After the April 2025 Student Criminal Alien Initiative terminated over 4,700 SEVIS records, 200+ international students sued, alleging…
US Proposes 5% Per-Country Cap: Indian Undergraduates at Risk
A pilot White House proposal would cap campus international enrollment at 15% and limit any country to 5%,…
US Denies Indian Student Despite $100K Columbia Scholarship
Columbia admit Kaushik Raj lost his U.S. student visa despite a $100,000 scholarship after a consular officer found…
Lithuania moves to curb international students with stricter rules
A Lithuanian bill would halve bachelor students’ work hours to 20 weekly, limit family reunification for master’s students,…
2025 U.S. Work Authorization: $100,000 H-1B Fee and Reforms
DHS and USCIS 2025 policies include a $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee for overseas petitions, wage-focused H-1B selection, and…
Indian Students Lead Visa-Violation Risk, IRCC Reports 47,175
IRCC flagged about 47,175 students as potentially non‑compliant—roughly 8% of checked cases—with Indian students forming the largest cohort.…
Trump’s 15% Cap: Which U.S. Universities Are Most Exposed?
An October 2025 memo would cap international undergraduates at 15% and 5% per country, tied to federal funding.…
Rising U.S. Visa Fees Push International Students Toward Delays
A $250 nonrefundable Visa Integrity Fee enacted under the BBB Act will apply to F-1, M-1, and J-1…
U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage,…