OPT Under Fire: Lawmakers Move to Eliminate Post-Study Work
OPT and the STEM OPT extension remain active but face possible termination through legislation and tighter oversight. In…
19-Country Visa Ban Costs Universities Billions as Fall Enrollment Plunges
A June 2025 directive suspends new F-1, J-1, and M-1 visas for citizens of 19 countries, causing projected…
U.S. Proposes Fixed Admission Periods for F-1, J-1, I Visas
DHS’s 2025 proposal would replace Duration of Status with fixed admission periods: F-1/J-1 up to four years and…
5.3 Million Short by 2032, Confidence in College Falls
By 2032 the U.S. may lack 5.3 million postsecondary-educated workers, including 4.5 million bachelor’s-level roles. Shortages concentrate in…
Bahrain Student Visa for Indian Students: Fees, Eligibility, Documents
In 2025 Bahrain maintains clear, stable student visa rules for Indian students: use the visa within three months,…
Singapore’s NTU, NUS, SMU: Smart ROI for Indian Students
NTU, NUS and SMU are attracting more Indian students in 2025 due to full or near-full scholarships, strong…
India Tops Global List of International Students, Surpassing China
India led all countries in sending students to the U.S. in 2023–24 with 331,602 enrollments, driven by graduate…
India-Germany Gratis Visa for Short-Term Student Exchanges: Implications
From early 2025, Germany will waive consular visa fees for Indian students on institution-linked exchanges under 90 days,…
Australia Keeps 185,000 Migration Cap with Talent & Innovation Visa
Australia sets a 185,000 cap for 2025–26, allocating 132,200 places to skilled migration and creating a 4,300-place Talent…
Canada’s August 2025: 66,000 Jobs Lost, Unemployment at 7.1%
August 2025 saw Canada lose 66,000 jobs and unemployment rise to 7.1%. TFWP reforms sharply reduced low-wage permits,…
Exeter At Risk as UK Tightens International Student Rules
Effective September 16, 2025, the UK tightens student visa compliance with 95% enrolment, 90% completion and under 5%…
Policy Shifts Spark Fear, Yet International Students Drive MBA Futures
New 2025 U.S. policies tightened student visa vetting, limited travel for 19 countries, curtailed interview waivers, and targeted…
UI Students Secure Injunction Reinstating SEVIS Status Against DHS
A federal judge ordered DHS to restore four University of Iowa students’ SEVIS status after wrongful termination. Separately,…
Indian Students Deceitfully Recruited into Russian Army, MEA Warns
In 2025, Indian nationals on legitimate visas were reportedly deceived by agents into joining the Russian Army and…