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.
British Airways launches Student Travel Assistance for Indian students heading to London
British Airways offers free Student Travel Assistance for Indian students from Sept 1 to Oct 31, 2025, at five airports covering 56 weekly flights. Students get dedicated check-in, security, wayfinding…
New Zealand Extends Student Work Hours to 25 per Week from Nov 3, 2025
From 3 November 2025, eligible international students in New Zealand can work up to 25 hours per week…
STEM OPT Surges 54% in 2024, Indians Lead with Almost Half of Approvals
STEM OPT approvals surged 54% in 2024, totaling 95,384 of 194,554 OPT authorizations; India received about 79,331 approvals…
Purdue Expands Support for International Students Amid Ongoing Visa Uncertainties
Purdue expanded outreach and services by August 31, 2025 to help international students navigate visa cancellations, delays, and…
Can US small universities weather tighter visas and lost foreign students?
New 2025 visa policies—including a proposed four-year cap, social-media vetting, SEVP revocations, and a $250 fee—are slowing international…
US Student Visa Update: Five Must-Know Facts Before Applying for F-1 in 2025
On October 1, 2025, DHS will implement a fixed-period F-1 admission—generally up to four years including OPT—with a…
Country-Wwise Impacts of U.S. Visa and Tariff Policy on India and Partners
Higher U.S. visa fees, long interview waits and a DHS proposal to cap student stays are squeezing Indian…
Impacts of Trump Policies on Immigration, Visas, Jobs, Tourism, and Tariffs in 2025
Fixed four-year admission periods for student visas, a $250 Visa Integrity Fee from October 1, 2025, and an…
Indians May Abandon U.S. Study Plans if OPT and H-1B End, 78% Say So
A poll of nearly 1,200 Indian students found 78% would skip studying in the U.S. if OPT and…
Australia Emerges as New Hub for Sri Lankan Aircraft Maintenance Training
Launching in 2025, the pathway offers 6 months foundation study in Sri Lanka, then the 11064NAT Diploma Mechanical…