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.
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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
IRCC: Up to 47,175 International Students May Be Non-Compliant
IRCC identified up to 47,175 potentially non-compliant international students based on school reports of no-shows. The preliminary count—about 8% of the reviewed international cohort—needs verification. India leads flagged origins. Schools…
UCL Secures Additional CAS Numbers After Exceeding Allocation
UCL ran out of CAS numbers after a surge in applications; the Home Office issued extra CAS numbers…
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…
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.…