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’s Social Media Vetting Rules Spark Concern Among International Students
New U.S. rules require public social media for all F, M, and J visa applicants, scrutinizing content for hostility or terrorism support. Noncompliance or false applications risk visa delays or…
EU Leaders Condemn US Student Visa Denials Over Political Views
US student visa interviews have been suspended since June 2025 with stricter vetting, especially for China and Hong…
Rising Trend of Indian Students Choosing Europe for Higher Education
India’s student population in Europe grows 80% over five years, with over 90,000 enrolled in 2025. Germany sees…
Indian Student’s US Visa Denied Over Undisclosed Reddit Account
New US visa rules require all nonimmigrant applicants to list social media handles from five years, including Reddit.…
Harvard Faces Critical Challenge to Retain Its Foreign Students Amid Trump Actions
Harvard lost SEVP certification in May 2025 due to federal concerns, but courts suspended enforcement. New international student…
New Zealand to Relax Work Rights for Student Visa Holders in 2025
From November 2025, New Zealand student visas allow 25 work hours weekly. All tertiary exchange students qualify. Changing…
Haitian High School Student Released from ICE Amid TPS Battle
Haitian student Alan Junior Pierre was detained despite TPS protections. TPS for Haiti faces shortened protections, risking deportations…
Canada Study Permits for Indians Now Take About 8 Weeks Post-SDS Closure
For Indian nationals applying to Canada in 2025, study permits require CAD 20,000 proof of funds and 8…
New Zealand Unveils Plan to Double Education Exports and Boost Work Rights
Effective November 2025, New Zealand raises student work hours to 25 per week, includes exchange students, and targets…
UK Introduces E-Visa System for International Students from Next Year
The UK’s new e-visa system for student visas begins July 15, 2025, replacing physical stickers with digital records.…