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.
US College Admissions: India vs US Applicants Long-Term Implications
Admissions are changing as visa delays and higher international tuition reshape choices for Indian applicants. A 46% drop in July 2025 eased competition but increased enrollment risk. Applicants from India…
12 Australian Universities with Priority 1 Visa Processing in 2025
As of Sept 23, 2025, Australia named 12 public universities Priority 1 – High under MD111 for faster…
Canada Now Tops International Student Interest, Surpasses U.S. in 2025
Canada leads global student interest in 2025, with 94% expressing interest despite a federal cap lowering 2025 study…
Conestoga College: 97% Permit Drop Highlights Immigration Shift Risks
Conestoga’s 97% drop in study permit approvals followed federal caps and the end of SDS, as national college…
NZ 2026 Student Visa Updates: 25-Hour Work, In-Study Rights
Effective November 3, 2025, eligible student visas permit 25 in-term work hours, up from 20. New approvals get…
DHS Proposes Fixed Admission Period for F-1, J-1, I Visas
DHS proposed ending D/S for F-1, J-1, and I visa holders, replacing it with fixed admission through the…
U.S. Student Visa Arrivals Fall to Four-Year Low, Led by Asia Drop
International student visas plunged to a four-year low in H1 2025, led by 44% and 24% drops from…
US Enquiries Down 46% Last Year; Canada Enquiries Slump 75%
Demand for study in the U.S. and Canada fell sharply in 2024–2025: U.S. enquiries dropped 46%, Canada issued…
Beyond H-1B: Diversifying U.S. Career Paths for Indian Students
Facing tougher H-1B odds, Indian students are relying on OPT and STEM OPT as core strategies, supplemented by…
H-1B $100K Fee Spurs OPT-Driven Bypass to Hire Foreign Talent
A $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions starts September 21, 2025; employers increasingly favor OPT—no cap, no…