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.
UK Freezes Student Visas for Four Countries Under Emergency Brake on Asylum Claims
UK suspends study visas for four nations using 'emergency brake' powers following a 470% spike in asylum claims, sparking concerns over university funding.
Indonesia Plans Visa Overhaul to Cut Student Visa Fees and Ease Part-Time Work
Indonesia reforms student visas to simplify applications, introduce part-time work rights, and reduce fees for international students under…
Congress Weighs Exile Act, H-1B Visa Rules, and Ending Exploitative Labor Exemptions
Rep. Greg Steube introduces the EXILE Act to eliminate H-1B visas by 2027, sparking concerns over U.S. tech…
Texas GOP House Candidate Nick Plumb Claims H-4 Visa Creates University Admissions Backdoor
Texas candidate Nick Plumb calls H-4 visas a 'backdoor' to university perks as DHS proposes stricter oversight on…
Australian Parliamentary Budget Office Warns Against 60-Hour Fortnight Work Rule
Australia proposes increasing international student work caps to 60 hours per fortnight in 2026, though the current 48-hour…
Lucia Lopez Belloza Refuses Return to U.S., Fearing Detention at Logan
A Babson student refused a court-ordered flight from Honduras to the U.S. after learning she faced immediate detention…
Homeland Security Detains Columbia Student Elmina Aghayeva, Then Releases Her
Columbia student Elmina Aghayeva was arrested on campus by DHS and released after mayoral intervention; she now faces…
Columbia University Student Detained by ICE on F-1 Visa Issues, Then Freed
Columbia student Elmina Aghayeva was detained by DHS over a visa dispute and released following intervention by NYC’s…
Julian Hill Urges Policy Certainty as Southeast Asia Halts Student Growth
Assistant Minister Julian Hill warns Australian educators that international student numbers will not grow, prioritizing quality and policy…
Canada Cuts Study Visa Permits, Squeezing International Student Visas
Canada cuts 2026 international student permits to 155,000, causing a $5.7B loss and driving students toward Ireland and…