Fresh US data shows sharp drop in student visas during the 2025 admission season as policy changes, visa scrutiny and job uncertainties affect international enrolments ...

The timing of the decline has raised particular concern because June and July are traditionally the busiest months for student visa processing, just before American universities begin their Fall semes ...

With the Trump administration vowing to revoke the visas of thousands of international students across the United States in May, some international students report that it’s a “scary” time to be a ...

The number of F-1 student visas issued to Indian students has dropped dramatically during the peak application season ahead of the US Fall semester. Data from the US Department of State shows a 69% ...

Severe backlogs could prevent 150,000 international students from getting visas in time to start the fall semester, an estimated 30 to 40 percent drop in new foreign enrollments. That would be on par ...

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced new visa screening requirements that significantly impact F, M, and J visa applicants. These changes include intensified vetting, mandatory ...

F ew national myths are as cherished or as enthusiastically exported as America’s devotion to free speech. It is one of the first stories international students like me learn growing up: that the ...

The number of student visas issued by the United States to Indian students dropped sharply during the peak admission period of June and July 2025. According to data released by the US Department of ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Kofi, an international student from Ghana, said he’s excited to live on Calvin University’s peaceful West Michigan campus this fall. Now a junior, he was drawn to the university’s ...

1. Pay I-901 SEVIS Fee: F-1 and J-1 visa applicants are required to pay a SEVIS fee which is used to support the SEVIS program. The fee must be paid prior to applying for your visa. A receipt of ...