Indian PhD graduate granted protection from deportation by federal judge Priya Saxena was studying in South Dakota when Trump administration revoke her visa over traffic infraction The Guardian - US · May 16, 2025
Live updates: Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new president could mark a turning point for the Mideast President Donald Trump has met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
Universities and social care depend on immigration. The UK government’s plans could be an economic own goal The recent launch of plans to reform the UK’s immigration system reflects the government’s effort to regain the initiative on this issue. But looking at the finer detail of migration to the UK shows restrictions introduced by the previous government, particularly around visas for social care workers and international students,… The Conversation · May 14, 2025
In numbers: New immigration rules could make UK citizenship harder to attain than US or Australian The changes could make British citizenship among the toughest to acquire in the anglophone world, with a decade-long wait to apply The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Government plans could worsen financial challenges at universities, experts warn Under the proposals, graduate visas may be reduced to 18 months and a levy on international student fees could be introduced. Evening Standard · May 12, 2025
Trump's reshaping of higher education tests America's appeal for international students The durability of the America's appeal for international students is facing a test under the Trump administration, which has ramped up scrutiny of student visas and moved to deport foreign students for involvement in pro-Palestinian activism The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Marco Rubio Threatens Deportations Over Columbia Protest: 'Pro-Hamas Thugs Are No Longer Welcome' Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that his agency is reviewing the visa status of demonstrators involved in the takeover of Columbia University's library Latin Times · May 9, 2025
After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education Students told the Tribune they have deleted social media accounts, socialize less and steer clear of charged topics to avoid becoming targets of immigration authorities. The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2025
English universities’ income falls for third consecutive year Office for Students says declining international student numbers will lead to more cuts on campus The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025
Labor has promised fast action to cut student debt, but arts students will have to wait for lower fees Labor’s federal election win means university fees and costs are set to change. But some of these changes will not be immediate. The Conversation · May 7, 2025
Even a capped, time-limited youth visa scheme would be of value to young people in the UK and EU More than 60 Labour MPs have signed a letter calling on the government to support a youth mobility agreement with the EU. The Conversation · May 6, 2025
Labour planning asylum crack down on students after brutal election losses to Reform LABOUR ministers are reportedly planning on cracking down on international students applying for asylum in the UK after suffering huge losses to… The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025
Students cancel summer travel plans after Trump’s visa crackdown University of California, Berkeley issued an advisory last week saying upcoming international travel was risky The Independent UK · May 4, 2025
International students in Alabama fearful after researcher with no political ties is detained Alireza Doroudi has been detained in an immigration facility in Louisiana for nearly six weeks The Independent UK · May 3, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025 Labour targets international students claiming asylum after election losses to Reform Exclusive: Ministers understood to be drafting white paper this month in move to reduce legal migration
Capital & Main · May 1, 2025 International Students Get an Education in Fear How Trump’s treatment of foreign students risks budgetary crises for schools and a national brain drain.
The Conversation · May 1, 2025 Deporting international students risks making the US a less attractive destination, putting its economic engine at risk In early April 2025, the Trump administration terminated the immigration statuses of thousands of international students listed in a government database, meaning they no longer had legal permission to be in the country. Some students self-deported instead of facing deportation.
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 The US government has a new policy for terminating international students' legal status The U.S. government has begun shedding new light on a crackdown on international students, spelling out how it targeted thousands of people and laying out the grounds on which it says they can lose their legal status
The Conversation · Apr 27, 2025 Skilled migrants are leaving the U.S. for Canada — how can the north gain from the brain drain? Skilled migrants and international students are leaving the United States for Canada in growing numbers. A March 2025 report by Statistics Canada reveals a sharp rise in the numbers of American non-citizen residents moving to Canada. Reasons given are largely restrictive U.S. immigration policies, visa caps and long wait times…
The Texas Tribune · Apr 25, 2025 Texas universities say Trump administration restored immigration status of some international students More than 250 students in Texas had their status revoked in recent weeks. Despite the reversal, federal attorneys say they’re developing policies to resume terminations.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025 College journalists wrestle with transparency as students fear deportation for speaking out College journalists across the U.S. are navigating a surge in requests to remove previously published content amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on student protesters and what critics describe as unprecedented attacks on campus speech
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025 ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around US, lawyer says A government lawyer said the federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S. Judges around the country had already issued temporary orders restoring the students’ records in a federal database of international students maintained by Immigration and Customs…
International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025 Foreign Students Give Up American Dream Over Trump Crackdown After President Donald Trump's administration revoked hundreds of student visas and threatened deportation for participants of pro-Palestinian campus protests, international students told AFP they were reconsidering their dreams of earning degrees in the United States.
The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025 Harvard is suing the White House: here’s what Trump hopes to achieve by targeting universities A few days ago, in a move that attracted international attention, the White House threatened to strip Harvard University of US$2 billion (£1.5 billion) in federal funding, potentially revoke its tax-exempt status and even prevent it from enrolling international students if it didn’t capitulate to a new list of demands.
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025 International students stripped of legal status in the US are piling up wins in court Some international students in the U.S. who have had their legal status terminated in recent weeks have found a measure of success in court, with federal judges around the country issuing orders to restore students’ status at least temporarily