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.
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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
Immigration Agents Caught Urinating on Pico Rivera School Grounds
ICE agents urinated at Ruben Salazar High School during school hours, alarming parents and officials. DHS is investigating. This incident prompts scrutiny of agent behavior near schools and could lead…
University Leaders Warn Against Visa Levy Harming London’s Student City Status
New UK immigration proposals introduce a 6% levy on international student fees and shorten the Graduate Route visa…
PSL San Antonio Hosts Event to Educate on Immigration Laws Amid ICE Deportations
PSL San Antonio combats increased ICE deportations by educating immigrants and organizing rallies. ICE enforces deportations after legal…
5 Short-Term Global Study Abroad Programs Without Visa Hassles
For 2025, short-term global programmes reduce visa complications and costs with tourist or short-stay visas. Key options include…
DHS Proposal to Limit US Student Visas to Fixed Stay Periods Under Review
Starting July 2025, the DHS will replace the student visa flexible D/S system with fixed stay periods capped…
F1 Visa Appointment Delays Leave Student Anxious Weeks Before College
In 2025, the U.S. paused and tightened F-1 visa screening, causing appointment shortages and delays, notably for Indian…
Jawaharlal Nehru University Cuts Foreign Student Fees by 80% in 2025
JNU’s 80% fee reduction for foreign students, especially those from Africa and SAARC, aims to reverse declining enrollments.…
Indian Student Shares Raw Reality of Studying and Surviving in US
USCIS changes and paused student visa interviews create challenges for Indian students in 2025. Severe green card backlogs…
India Responds to US Call for Stricter Vetting of Study Visa Applicants
The US tightened student visa rules in 2025, focusing on digital checks and increasing SEVIS fees. India urges…
No U.S. Airport Labeled Worst for Flight Safety in 2025 Report
No U.S. airport ranks as worst for flight safety in 2025. Flight disruptions occur but don’t reflect safety…