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.
F-1 Visa Issuance Plummets; U.S. Faces 30–40% Drop in New Students
Operational pauses and expanded screening in spring 2025 reduced F-1 issuances—May down 22%, India down 34%, China down 43%—shrinking the enrollment pipeline. NAFSA warns of a 30–40% Fall 2025 drop,…
Purdue pharmacy student Yeonsoo Go released after ICE detention
Purdue student Yeonsoo Go, on an R-2 dependent visa valid through December 2025, was detained after a New…
New School Year Begins Amid Deportation Fears Keeping Immigrant Students Home
Since the sensitive locations policy ended in 2025, ICE can enforce immigration laws at schools. California saw a…
Practical Guide to Understanding and Overcoming U.S. Visa Rejections
The U.S. visa process requires selecting the right visa, filling DS-160, paying fees, and attending an interview. To…
Stanford Student Newspaper Sues Trump Admin Over Deportation Fears
On August 6, 2025, Stanford Daily filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for targeting immigrant student journalists.…
How Trump and Stephen Miller Are Targeting International Students in U.S. Higher Education
Trump’s 2025 policies freeze billions in university funding and revoke thousands of international student visas. Columbia’s settlement mandates…
Australia Shuts Down 8 Colleges, Thousands Lose Diplomas in Fake Qualification Scandal
Australia’s closure of eight colleges and cancellation of 25,000 diplomas exposed misuse of student visas and fake qualifications.…
Indian Student’s F-1 Visa Switch from Approved to Refused Sparks Concern
An Indian student’s F 1 visa was reversed from approved to refused at the U.S. Embassy Bangkok in…
Proposed DIGNITY Act Could End FICA Tax Exemption for OPT Students
The proposed DIGNITY Act would remove the FICA tax exemption for OPT students, imposing a 15.3% payroll tax…
Trump’s Visa Policies Leave International Students Stranded Before Classes
The 2025 visa revocations and travel bans by the Trump administration affect thousands of international students at U.S.…