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.
Venezuelan man arrested for forging age to attend Ohio high school
A Venezuelan man, Anthony Emmanuel Labrador-Sierra, was arrested for posing as a minor to enroll in an Ohio high school using forged documents. Authorities identified visa overstay and issued an…
Oklahoma House blocks plan to collect student immigration status
Oklahoma legislators blocked a rule mandating schools to gather students’ immigration data. The move prevents enrollment harm to…
Rubio pledges to expand student visa revocations after Senate hearing
Secretary Rubio announced intensified student visa revocations targeting foreign nationals involved in campus disturbances. With over 300 visas…
Mohsen Mahdawi attends Columbia University graduation after release
Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested during a naturalization interview for activism reasons but released after a judge…
IRCC holds first Express Entry draw for Education Professionals
IRCC’s May 2025 Express Entry draw invited 1,000 education professionals with CRS scores above 479, signaling Canada’s focus…
Busan to ease student visa rules under Regional Specialized Visa Program
Busan’s Study Busan 30K Project targets 30,000 international students by 2028, supported by new visas, lowered financial barriers,…
Japan aims to welcome 400,000 international students by 2033
Japan targets 400,000 international students each year by 2033 to address worker shortages. The government enhances English programs,…
University of Illinois stages emergency rescue drill at Willard Airport
Willard Airport’s FAA-required emergency rescue drills unite local agencies and volunteers for realistic, full-scale training. Testing response, coordination,…
Australia offers over 1,000 scholarships for international students in 2025
The Subclass 500 Student Visa grants access to Australia's universities, allowing students to work part-time. Scholarships such as…
Florida universities to assist ICE with campus immigration enforcement
Florida universities are enforcing federal immigration laws with ICE under 287(g), per a 2025 order. Faculty and student…