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.
Student Visa Backlog Worsens as Tribunal Struggles to Manage Appeals
The Australian student visa backlog surpassed 20,000 appeals, doubling in months due to stricter 2025 rules and new ministerial directions. High refusal rates lead to many appeals, causing delays and…
New Initiative Supports Internationally Educated Teachers in Canada
Canada’s June 2025 initiative introduces specialized Express Entry pathways for internationally educated teachers, simplifying certification and immigration. The…
Valencia College Continues International Student Recruitment Amid Visa Processing
Valencia College actively recruits international students and processes visas without interruptions as of June 2025. It issues I-20…
Student Absences Rise Amid Increased Immigration Enforcement Actions
Student absences surged 22% after immigration raids in Central California, with pre-kindergarten missing 32%. Fear of family separation…
US Halts New International Student Visa Interviews Amid Heightened Security Measures
Recent 2025 U.S. policies revoked Harvard’s international student enrollment rights, paused visa interviews, and intensified visa screening for…
Who Can Still Study in the US Amid 2025 Visa Roadblocks?
New 2025 U.S. policies disrupted student visas, including Harvard’s SEVP certification issues and visa revocations. Enhanced scrutiny affects…
Maryland High School Students Plan Walkout to Protest Classmate’s Deportation
On June 12, 2025, Montgomery Blair High School students will protest a classmate’s deportation. Students FAIR leads the…
Expanded Expedited Removal Policy Raises Risks for Undocumented Students
Maykol Duarte, a Detroit student close to graduating, was detained under expanded expedited removal policies effective January 2025.…
US Pauses Student Visa Interviews, Impacting 331,000 Indian Students in 2025
On June 12, 2025, the U.S. suspended all student visa interviews, affecting over 331,000 Indian students. Stricter vetting…
National Guard Deployed Amid LA ICE Raids and Protests Over 100 Arrests
Los Angeles saw over 100 arrests in ICE raids starting June 7, sparking protests. President Trump’s National Guard…