July 29, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Preliminary projections by NAFSA: Association of International Educators and JB International reveal that recent actions such as visa bans and disruptions in visa interviews […]
July 24, 2025
Columbia University will undertake a “comprehensive review” of its international-admissions processes and “take steps to reduce its financial dependence” on foreign students as part of its […]
July 19, 2025
American universities anticipate a significant drop in Indian students this fall due to visa appointment freezes and increased rejection rates. Students are facing uncertainty and exploring […]
July 17, 2025
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 […]
June 20, 2025
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 […]
June 19, 2025
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 […]
June 19, 2025
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 […]
June 18, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Student Visa Applicants with ‘Hostile Attitudes’ Will Be Told They Can’t Come to the U.S.
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 […]
June 5, 2025
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 […]
May 29, 2025
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 […]
April 14, 2025
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. […]
April 14, 2025
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 […]