DINUM Orders 80,000 Health Staff Off Windows, Pushes Linux to End Microsoft Dependence
France accelerates its move from Windows to Linux for government systems in 2026, focusing on digital sovereignty and…
UK Tightens Student Visa Rules in 2026, Linking University Compliance to Refusal Rates
UK universities tighten student visa screening in 2026 as Home Office raises compliance thresholds and introduces a new…
Australia Tightens Student Visa Integrity Checks, Putting Indian Applicants Under Strain
Australia tightens student visa rules for 2026 with higher fees, stricter English requirements, and new priority processing impacting…
UK Bars Student Visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan in 2026
UK bars overseas student visas for citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan in 2026 to curb rising…
UK Home Office Reports 30% Drop in Sponsored Study Visa Applications
UK study visa applications fell 30% in Q1 2026 as tighter rules on dependants and higher fees impact…
India Sends 13,000 Students to Ireland in 2024-25, Setting New Record
Ireland reaches record 44,500 international students in 2024-25, with Indian enrollment hitting 13,000, solidifying India as the top…
Russia Issues 36,413 Visas to North Korean Citizens in 2025, Nearly All for Education
Russia granted 36,413 visas to North Koreans in 2025, with 98% for education, sparking concerns over potential labor…
Australian Student Visa Rejections Surge, Alarming Bangladeshi Higher Education Aspirants
Australia's student visa grant rate hit a 21-year low of 67.6% in Feb 2026, with Bangladesh facing a…
Chinese Students and Scholars in U.S. Gain Tax Exemptions Under Article 20 in 2026
A guide for Chinese students and scholars in the U.S. on claiming tax treaty benefits under Articles 19…
Nonresident Aliens Generally Can’t Claim American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credits
Nonresident aliens and most F-1 students cannot claim the AOTC or LLC education credits for 2026 unless they…
International Students Can Claim a FICA Tax Refund from Their Employer. Here’s How
Learn how F-1 and J-1 students can claim a 2026 FICA tax refund for Social Security and Medicare…
How International Students Can Claim Tax Treaty Benefits on OPT Using IRS Publication 901
F-1 students must file 2025 tax returns by April 15 or June 15, 2026. Failure to comply can…
97,000 F-1 Visa Students Work in Michigan, Fuel STEM Fields Through Optional Practical Training
Michigan international graduates filled 97,000 jobs via OPT from 2013-2022, highlighting the state's reliance on STEM talent and…
Universities Australia CEO Warns Genuine Student Test Fuels Visa Rejections at 20-Year High
Australia student visa rejections hit 20-year high in 2026 debate as Genuine Student Test and migration targets tighten…