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.
Trump Says U.S. College System Could Fail as International Arrivals Decline
DHS proposed replacing "duration of status" with a four‑year cap for F and J visas, amid a 13% drop in postgraduate international enrollments and increased visa revocations, raising concerns about…
Is Boston’s vacant apartments trend tied to student visa crackdown?
Tighter visa rules and resumed interviews are reducing international student arrivals, raising vacancies in Boston’s campus neighborhoods. Citywide…
Trump’s new student visa policy could dent US economy and local jobs
DHS proposed ending duration-of-status and capping most student visas at four years, plus shorter grace periods, social media…
One-Third of Indian School Students Now Use Private Coaching, Govt Survey Finds
CMS Education 2025 shows one in three Indian students uses paid private coaching, concentrated at higher grades and…
DHS Proposes First-Year F-1 Rule Blocking Major or School Changes
DHS proposed banning F-1 students from switching programs in their first year and replacing D/S with fixed stays—generally…
DHS Proposal Ends “Duration of Status,” Sets Fixed Visa Stay Limits
DHS plans to replace Duration of Status with fixed admission periods—mostly up to four years—and require USCIS Form…
DHS Rule Ends D/S for F, J, I Visas, Replaces with Fixed Terms
DHS replaced Duration of Status with fixed Admission Periods for F, J, and I visas, showing departure dates…
International Students Return to U.S. Campuses After Rocky Summer
For 2025–2026, U.S. international student enrollment is forecast to drop sharply—30–40% in new enrollments and about 15% overall.…
August–October 2025 Guide: U.S. Visa Changes Indian Applicants Must Know
New rules (Aug–Oct 2025) require in-person passport pickup for adults, hard-copy consent for minors, restrict Dropbox renewals, and…
Top Scholarships for Indian Students Seeking Overseas Study in 2025
The 2025 cycle expands access with major awards like Fulbright-Nehru (350+ winners) and Chevening (3,700+ alumni). Deadlines vary;…