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.
U.S. Talent at Crossroads: International Students Face Slowdown in August 2025
August 2025’s weak payroll growth and 4.3% unemployment are tightening opportunities for international students on OPT. File Form I-765 on time, align OPT start dates, document degree-related duties, and consider…
International student loss fueled Cleveland State’s fall enrollment dip, stabilizing later
Cleveland State’s enrollment rose slightly to 14,210 for Fall 2024–25, led by domestic undergraduates, stronger transfers, and 23%…
Teachers sue Trump over immigration crackdown as student absences rise
NEA and AFT sued in July 2025 to restore the 2011 sensitive locations protections after a January 2025…
UK student visa applications surge in summer 2025, contradicting slump
Early 2025 saw a sharp rise in UK student visa applications—April filings up 54% and January–May nearly 76,400…
Penn State Sees Int’l Enrollment Slip Amid Trump-Era Visa Rules
Penn State anticipates lower international enrollment in Fall 2025—about 9,000 currently—reflecting national projections of a 15% U.S. decline…
Canada’s Stricter Visa Rules Drive Students Toward Germany
Canada’s 2025 student‑visa cap, higher funds requirement (CAD 22,895), and stricter DLI oversight have shifted applicants toward Germany,…
U.S. Pauses Student Visa Interviews to Expand Social Media Vetting
The Department of State paused student visa interviews in May 2025 to add social-media vetting; after mid-June resumption,…
Canada Sees Sharp Decline in International Student Arrivals in 2025
IRCC policy changes in 2024–2025 cut study permit approvals to 36,417 Jan–Jun 2025 (a 71% fall), raised proof‑of‑funds…
Five Convincing Reasons to Study in the UK in 2025
The UK’s Graduate Route and MRQ recognition keep it attractive in 2025: two years post‑study (three for PhDs),…
US Tightens Nonimmigrant Visas: India Faces Mandatory Interviews, Fees
From early September 2025, third‑country visa interviews are banned and most applicants must attend in‑person interviews in their…