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.
Top questions about Students
Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow should international students plan for potential shifts in immigration status?
Students should have a plan for two paths: stay in the United States or leave quickly to preserve option value and minimize irreversible commitments.
Read: How Fixed Immigration Periods Shape International Students' Investment FlexibilityHow has visa issuance for international students changed in early 2025?
Visa issuance for students fell more than 30% in early 2025 as enforcement and scrutiny increased.
Read: Hardening U.S. Social Climate Forces International Students to Reconsider U.S. UniversitiesWhat options are available to international students facing these visa changes?
International students can either withdraw their offers and receive a refund or defer their offers.
Read: Why Australian Universities Urgently Tell International Students to Back Out Now!What potential changes could impact student visas for Indian immigrants under Project 2025?
Project 2025 proposes restrictions on student visas, which could disrupt the pathway to permanent residency for many skilled Indian students at U.S. universities.
Read: Trump Administration's Plans May Deepen Green Card Waits for IndiansWhat are some challenges faced by Indian and Chinese students applying for F-1 visas as of early 2025?
Both countries face appointment backlogs, interview freezes, and extra vetting procedures, leading to delays and increased risks in visa approvals as of early 2025.
Read: China and India Account for 60% of U.S. F-1 Visa Decline in 2025
US Student Visa Slots Reopen in India Amid High Demand for Fall 2025
On July 9, 2025, US consulates in India resumed student visa appointment scheduling for over 100,000 applicants. Students must act fast due to high demand. Key updates include one free…
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…
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…