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.
Revoking Chinese Student Visas Could Impact Hundreds in Lehigh Valley
The US began revoking visas for Chinese students in May 2025, targeting those in critical fields. Lehigh University, with a significant Chinese student body, faces immediate academic and economic impacts.…
Trump Administration Officially Designates State College, PA, as Sanctuary Jurisdiction
DHS designated State College a sanctuary jurisdiction on May 29, 2025, risking federal funds and legal action. The…
F-1 Student Visa Interviews Resume. Now What About Social Media Screening?
U.S. student visa interviews resume in 2026 with extreme backlogs in India and mandatory social media screening slowing…
Study Finds Unauthorized Immigrants in U.S. Reach 12.2 Million
Unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. totaled 12.2 million by 2023, spreading beyond traditional states. New 2025 policies restrict…
Why the US Is Sending Chinese Ivy League Scholars Home Amid Visa Crackdown
The US revoked visas for Chinese students connected to the CCP or critical STEM fields and suspended new…
Columbia Student Yunseo Chung Faces Deportation Hearing Over Protests
Columbia student Yunseo Chung faces deportation for political protests under rare immigration law. Her legal team contends this…
China Protests U.S. Student Visa Revocation Plan as Unreasonable
US visa revocations target Chinese students in sensitive fields amid national security concerns, halting new student visas globally.…
Germany Faces Outrage Over Deportation Attempt of 10-Year-Old Refugee From School
A near deportation of a Syrian refugee child in Germany heightened concern over immigration policies and refugee rights.…
Iowa Legislation Introduces High School Citizenship Test Requirement
Starting in 2027, Iowa students must pass the USCIS civics test to graduate. The state also bans DEI…
Layton School Leader Voices Opposition to Trump Student Visa Restrictions
On May 27, 2025, the U.S. State Department paused new student visa appointments worldwide. This suspension introduces mandatory…