The U.S. Department of State issued 12,689 fewer F-1 visas in May 2025 compared to the May before, which could forecast a decline in international students […]

The US State Department has issued a cable instructing embassies and consulates worldwide to resume student visa interviews with enhanced social media vetting, an end to […]

The U.S. Department of State reportedly instructed embassy officials to resume student visa interviews, but with the added requirement to review all applicants’ social media accounts. A cable issued […]

Applicants will be vetted for “any indications of hostility towards the citizens, culture, government, institutions or founding principles of the United States.” U.S. diplomats have officially […]

The State Department will start reviewing social media ‘to make America and its universities safer.’State Department employees who review applications from foreign citizens for student and […]

President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation instituting a full and partial travel ban for individuals from certain countries into the US. A total of 19 […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the United States will be “aggressively” revoking visas of Chinese students, days after President Donald Trump demanded the “names and countries” of international students […]

In the US, a new bill introduced by Republican representative Paul Gosar, aiming to eliminate Optional Practical Training, has been met with pushback from the sector.  […]

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made it official. No more conflicts or controversies. The US immigration body has made it clear that your social […]