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.
Columbia University to Assist Trump Administration in Policing Foreign Students
In 2025, Columbia University settled for $221 million with the Trump administration. It must now scrutinize international student applications, share data with authorities, eliminate some DEI initiatives, and comply with…
School Error Causes Student to Lose F-1 Status After Accident
Thousands of F-1 students faced abrupt SEVIS terminations in 2025 due to administrative mistakes and incidents. DOJ temporarily…
Four Prestigious Foreign Universities Approved to Open Campuses in India
Under UGC’s 2023 rules, four prestigious foreign universities will build campuses in India by 2026, providing local access…
Student’s F1 Visa Denied at Delhi Consulate: ‘Apply Again, Can’t Grant Now’
F-1 visa rejection rates for Indian students rose sharply at the Delhi consulate after August 2025 due to…
Harvard International Student Denied Visa in Kenya Days Before Classes
Harvard’s international students confront severe challenges after DHS revoked SEVP certification and the White House halted their visas,…
UK Home Office Tightens Student Visa Compliance, More Universities on Action Plans
From mid-2025 UKVI tightens student-sponsor rules: visa refusal below 5%, enrolment 95%, completion 90%, RAG ratings public, AQF…
Analysis Predicts 150K Fewer International Students This Fall 2025
Fall 2025 will see a 30–40% decrease in new international students due to visa processing delays, social media…
UC San Diego Offers Record 7,428 International Admissions for Fall 2025
UC San Diego set a record 7,428 international first-year admissions for Fall 2025 amid visa uncertainties causing expected…
Protecting Schools from Immigration Raids: A Call to Action
ICE’s 2025 raids surged, targeting sensitive locations like schools and hospitals, raising community fears. Lawmakers seek legislation banning…
Hong Kong Becomes Global Academic Hub Amid U.S. Education Uncertainty
U.S. visa restrictions in 2025 reduced student entries from 19 countries. Hong Kong increased non-local student caps and…