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.
Top questions about Students
Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow should international students plan for potential shifts in immigration status?
Students should have a plan for two paths: stay in the United States or leave quickly to preserve option value and minimize irreversible commitments.
Read: How Fixed Immigration Periods Shape International Students' Investment FlexibilityHow has visa issuance for international students changed in early 2025?
Visa issuance for students fell more than 30% in early 2025 as enforcement and scrutiny increased.
Read: Hardening U.S. Social Climate Forces International Students to Reconsider U.S. UniversitiesWhat potential changes could impact student visas for Indian immigrants under Project 2025?
Project 2025 proposes restrictions on student visas, which could disrupt the pathway to permanent residency for many skilled Indian students at U.S. universities.
Read: Trump Administration's Plans May Deepen Green Card Waits for IndiansWhat are some challenges faced by Indian and Chinese students applying for F-1 visas as of early 2025?
Both countries face appointment backlogs, interview freezes, and extra vetting procedures, leading to delays and increased risks in visa approvals as of early 2025.
Read: China and India Account for 60% of U.S. F-1 Visa Decline in 2025What options are available to international students facing these visa changes?
International students can either withdraw their offers and receive a refund or defer their offers.
Read: Why Australian Universities Urgently Tell International Students to Back Out Now!
Indian Consulate General Dubai Opens Special Window for NRI Certificates to Indian Students
Indian Consulate in Dubai offers a one-day walk-in for Grade 12 students to get NRI certificates for college admissions on April 4, 2026, at BLS centres.
Ministry of Justice Revokes Visas for 100+ Chinese Students at Honam University
South Korea revokes visas for 100+ Chinese students at Honam University after finding they used falsified U.S. degrees…
Trump Threatens ICE at Airports as TSA Chaos Builds for Visa Holders
Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports Monday amid DHS funding fight, raising concerns for noncitizen travelers and…
Auditor General of Canada Flags 98% Student Direct Stream Approvals at IRCC
Auditor General Karen Hogan faults Canada for approving 98% of Indian student visas in 2024 despite known fraud…
Harvard Pushes Grading Overhaul to 2027, Adds SAT+ Mark to Combat Grade Compression
Harvard delays grading overhaul to 2027 and adds 'SAT+' mark, impacting how international students' transcripts are read by…
Judge Dismisses DOJ Suit, Lets Minnesota Dream Act In-State Tuition Stand Under 8 U.S.C. § 1623
A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit against the Minnesota Dream Act, preserving in-state tuition and aid for…
Harvard Law, National Labor Relations Board, April 2024 Staff Talks Stall After 19 Months
Harvard Law clinical staff remain in a 19-month contract deadlock over pay and job security, with a strike…
Powell’s Harvard Warning Hits Youth Job Market Deadlines for Visa Workers
Federal Reserve warns of a tougher 2026 youth job market, creating urgent legal and status risks for international…
Shabana Mahmood Imposes Emergency Visa Brake on Sponsored Study Visas for 4 Nations
The UK has suspended new overseas study visas for four nations to curb a 470% rise in asylum…
University of North Texas Slashes 70+ Programs to Close $45M Deficit
UNT is cutting 70+ programs to address a $45M deficit caused by a drop in international enrollment and…