International Student Enrollment in the U.S. and F-1 Visa Trends
U.S. international student enrollment faces a sharp decline driven by a 22% drop in F-1 visas and a…
Massachusetts lawmakers move to protect immigrant student rights
Massachusetts is moving to enshrine federal immigrant student protections in state law with bill S 436 / H…
Congress considers raising student visa fees to support education funding
Introducing a $20 surcharge on U.S. student visas would generate more than $20 million annually for K-12 advanced…
University of Iowa students told to reveal names in visa suit
A judge ordered four University of Iowa students to reveal their names in a lawsuit against DHS after…
UK Home Office plans new visa restrictions for select nationalities
New UK visa restrictions target Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka applicants due to high asylum and overstaying rates.…
F-1 Students: Summer Work Rules for OPT and CPT Explained
F-1 students seeking summer off-campus work must use CPT or OPT and get proper approval first. Each program…
Indian students look to Poland as visa approval rates soar
Indian students are choosing affordable countries like Poland and Germany due to low tuition, easy student visas, and…
Australia Student Visa Fee in 2026: What It Costs and What Students Pay
The 2026 Australian Student visa fee is AUD $1,600, but total upfront costs reach $5,000. Applicants must prove…
Canada plans new controls on study permits and work visas
Canada’s updated immigration plan (2025–2027) sets a 437,000 study permit cap, restricts spousal work permits, and enhances provincial…
Rep. Jayapal challenges Trump over student visa revocations
Thousands of student visas were revoked under Trump, prompting Rep. Jayapal and others to demand transparency and fair…
F-1 Student Work Authorization: CPT vs OPT and SEVIS Rules
A comprehensive guide for F-1 students on navigating CPT and OPT work authorizations, reporting requirements, and maintaining legal…
International Students Face Rising Detentions Amid Political Tensions
Recent detentions of international doctoral students and sudden visa cancellations have intensified anxiety among international students in the…
Off-Campus Employment Rules: Why International Students Need OPT and CPT
Off-campus employment in the U.S. for F-1 international students requires CPT or OPT authorization. Working without permission risks…
Canada Express Entry sends 1,000 invitations in new education category
Canada’s new Express Entry draw for education jobs, held May 1, 2025, issued 1,000 invitations. With a minimum…