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.
Education Department Finds Columbia University Fails Accreditation Standards
The U.S. Education Department accused Columbia University of anti-discrimination violations, risking accreditation loss. This jeopardizes federal aid for 50% of students, $400 million in research grants, and the university’s degree…
UK Introduces Stricter Regulations on Student Visa Policies
The UK’s 2025 visa reforms cut post-study work time to 18 months, tighten university sponsorship standards, raise English…
University of Illinois Prepares for Visa Revocations Impacting Chinese Students
In May 2025, the U.S. targeted Chinese students for visa revocations based on CCP ties or study fields.…
Trump Proposes Nearly 90% Cut to Tribal College Funding in 2026 Budget
Trump’s 2026 budget cuts tribal college funding by up to 90%, triggering layoffs, scholarship losses, and legal challenges.…
U.S. Plans Aggressive Revocation of Chinese Student Visas Over CCP Ties
The U.S. introduced a policy revoking visas for Chinese students linked to the CCP or studying critical fields.…
Texas GOP Secures Key Legislative Wins on Immigration, Education Costs
Texas GOP’s 2025 legislation ends in-state tuition for undocumented students, mandates employer E-Verify, and introduces private school vouchers.…
IDP Education Reports Lower Annual Profit Amid Student Visa Challenges
Stricter student visa policies in major markets caused a 16% revenue drop for IDP Education in H1 FY25,…
Texas GOP Advances Key Legislation on Immigration and Education Costs
Texas GOP seeks to end in-state tuition for undocumented students via Senate Bill 1798 while Governor Abbott supports…
Student Visa Policy Changes Threaten Future of U.S. Medical Research
New U.S. visa rules severely restrict Chinese and Hong Kong student access, particularly in medical research. Up to…
MIT Bars Megha Vemuri from Graduation Over Controversial Pro-Palestine Speech
Megha Vemuri’s pro-Palestinian speech at MIT violated 'time, place, and manner' rules, leading to her exclusion from graduation.…