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.
Despite Visa Uncertainty, International Students Find FSU Education Rewarding
FSU reports about 2,500 international students as of August 29, 2025, amid stricter vetting and travel bans affecting F and J visas. The university offers advising, online starts, and deferrals…
Columbia and Princeton See Steady International Enrollments Amid Broad U.S. Trends
Columbia sustained strong international enrollment in Fall 2024 with 13,745 students from 145 countries and 16,926 total internationals.…
Why Indian Students Are Opting for MBBS Abroad in 2025
Facing a severe seat crunch and high private fees, over 50,000 Indian students are expected to pursue MBBS…
International students plan to stay home amid protests, fear of crackdown
U.S. enforcement since January 2025 has produced at least 1,300 student visa revocations and arrests, chilling campus protest…
Stricter U.S. Student Visa Rules Under Trump Alarm Indian Students and Educators
DHS proposed replacing duration-of-status with fixed-term F-1/J-1 visas (typically four years), shortening the grace period to 30 days,…
No Change in U.S. Policy for Chinese Students: 600,000 Figure Is Misleading
Officials say there is no expansion tied to the 600,000 figure; visa rules remain unchanged as of August…
America’s Four-Year Cap on International Students: Who Really Should Worry Now
(UNITED STATES) The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday moved to end “duration of status” for students and…
Brown University reports roughly 15 international students facing visa issues
About 15 international students at Brown face visa delays ahead of fall 2025 amid broader national revocations and…
About 15 incoming Brown international students unable to reach campus this fall, Paxson says
About 15 incoming international students missed Brown’s fall start due to visa delays; many others deferred. Brown’s OISS…
Canada Sees Record Student Visa Refusals Amid Stricter Policies in 2025
Study permit refusals in Canada rose to 65.4% by August 28, 2025, after immigration caps and the 2025–2027…