The Latest Breaking News from International Students

US ends auto-extension of work permits; international students not impacted

The Trump administration has finalised a rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorisation documents (EADs) for eligible foreign nationals awaiting renewal of their work permits. For the Indian diaspora, the move could adversely impact over a lakh Indian spouses, largely women, of H-1B visa holders caught in decades-long green card…

The Times of India · 14h ago

Driver Avoids Immediate Jail: Australian court suspends sentence

A 20-year-old driver in Australia has avoided jail after hitting and killing an international student who was kneeling in the middle of a road with her hands in what appeared to be a praying motion, before leaving the scene of the accident.

The Times of India · Oct 13

Harvard Law School bars international students from externship clinics under new US rules

Indian and other international students pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree at Harvard Law School will no longer be able to participate in its 13 externship clinics under revised US guidance on off-campus work authorisation. The change affects international students who previously used the programme to gain practical experience with…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Trump considers $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US

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The Independent UK · Oct 10

Trump Proposes $70,000 Fee for International Students to Work in US, Citing Suspected Fraud

The Trump administration has proposed charging American universities $70,000 per international student participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT) post-graduation work programs, alongside an additional $30,000 fee for extensions. Citing suspected fraud involving thousands of OPT participants, the Department of Homeland Security argues the fees will curb abuse

Latin Times · Oct 9

Microsoft green card h1b visa program suspension: What is it? What does this mean for those seeking Microsoft jobs in USA?

Microsoft green card h1b visa program suspension: Microsoft is based in Redmond, Washington, near Seattle. Vice President JD Vance said Microsoft last year laid off 6,000 American workers but also obtained 6,300 H-1B visas and almost 3,000 green cards.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

US universities challenge new CPT restrictions for international students

US universities have contested recent changes to Curricular Practical Training, which international students rely on for internships. The Student and Exchange Visitor Program narrowed CPT eligibility, prompting universities to adapt their programs accordingly. A lawsuit has been filed challenging the government's new interpretation of these regulations. Institutions like Yale are…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Australia migration: Coalition plans 650,000 cut in temporary migrants over four years

Australia's opposition Coalition plans to limit temporary migrant numbers by 650,000 within four years, which includes stricter student visa rules. The proposed changes would restrict family member admissions for most international students except in certain cases. Additionally, international student visas would be linked to specific institutions to enforce compliance with…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the United States

The Independent UK · Oct 7

New OPT fee proposed: Colleges to pay $70,000 for first-time F-1 students, $30,000 for extensions; DHS says this was never meant to be a backdoor

The Department of Homeland Security announced a proposed rule that would impose a $70,000 fee for F-1 students seeking to participate in the OPT program and $30,000 for each subsequent OPT authorization including STEM OPT extensions. Schools will have to pay this fee, not the international students. The proposed rule…

The Times of India · Oct 7