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.
North Iowa Area Community College Launches New Aviation Degree Program
Starting in August 2025, NIACC offers a five-semester Aviation Professional Pilot AAS program integrating theoretical and practical flight training. Students can obtain private and commercial pilot licenses. International applicants must…
Bronx NYC Public School Student Detained by ICE After Court Appearance
A Bronx public school student’s ICE detention after a May 2025 immigration hearing is NYC’s first known case,…
US Halts New Student-Visa Interviews Pending Expanded Vetting
The U.S. halted scheduling new F, M, and J student visa interviews on May 27, 2025, to expand…
Dalton College Student Updates on Immigration Case After Wrongful Arrest
Wrongly arrested undocumented student Ximena Arias-Cristobal was detained by ICE, later released on $1,500 bond. Charges dropped, but…
Officer Resigns After Wrongful Arrest of Ximena Arias-Cristobal in Dalton
A wrongful traffic stop in Dalton, Georgia, led to undocumented student Ximena Arias-Cristobal’s ICE detention and deportation proceedings.…
Trump Slams Harvard University Over International Students
Trump’s administration revoked Harvard’s SEVP certification over international student disputes. Harvard sued, securing a restraining order to maintain…
Trump blocks Harvard University from enrolling foreign students
The Trump administration’s May 2025 ban on Harvard’s international students blocks SEVP visa sponsorship and threatens a $44…
Tetr College of Business offers scholarships to Harvard F-1 Visa students
Due to SEVP certificate uncertainty, Tetr College offers scholarships for Harvard F-1 Visa students. A temporary restraining order…
Texas A&M University student faces federal weapons charge, immigration hold
A Texas A&M international student, Xu, was federally charged May 21, 2025, with illegal firearm possession and subjected…
Palm Springs International Airport drives $2.5B boost for Coachella Valley
Palm Springs International Airport generated $2.5 billion and 18,377 jobs in 2024. A $2.2 billion expansion will add…