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UC Berkeley, UC Davis pause Course Credit CPT applications after ICE warning

UC Berkeley and UC Davis have paused Course Credit CPT applications for international students following new ICE guidance and increased federal scrutiny. Both universities will continue processing Degree-Requirement CPT, while reviewing whether other practical-training arrangements comply with immigration rules.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

US immigration authorities tighten scrutiny of student work permits; warns colleges over improper CPT approvals

US immigration authorities have warned colleges of tougher scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training approvals for international students. School officials could face administrative or legal action for improperly authorising CPT, while institutions risk losing SEVP certification if they use the programme to bypass federal rules.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Raids & kidnapping drills: How Chinese students are preparing for college in Trump's USA

Chinese students now receive survival training before attending American universities. This preparation addresses perceived immigration system unpredictability and potential hostility. New immigration rules and heightened scrutiny create significant anxiety for families. Students must now navigate admission, visa, and legal status concerns. This reflects a shift from academic focus to survival…

The Times of India · Aug 26

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Foreign students must make an official request for authorization: ICE issues new memo as colleges pause CPT program; American students will also have to complete training

As US universities started pausing CPT (Curricular Practical Training), which is a temporary work authorization for F-1 students, triggering confusion over the future of international students in the US, Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued another memo clarifying and doubling down on the new restrictions. CPT allows F-1 students to gain…

The Times of India · Aug 25

US universities pausing CPT program after new ICE memo: Indian students in a fix

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a temporary work authorization that allows F-1 international students in the US to gain off-campus work experience, such as internships or co-op programs, while completing their degree. Unlike Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is approved directly by USCIS after graduation, CPT is authorized entirely by…

The Times of India · Aug 24

Harvard urges international students to return to US before September 15 as F-1, J-1 visa rules change

Ahead of new US visa regulations set to come into effect on September 15, Harvard University has urged its international students and scholars to return to the country before the deadline.

The Times of India · Aug 24

U.S. Colleges Are Losing International Students. Tighter Visa Rules Deepen the Decline.

New international student enrollment dropped 17% in fall 2025 compared with the previous year.

International Business Times · Aug 24

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Ontario universities raise mandatory health insurance fees for international students

International students in Ontario will face higher health insurance costs starting September 2026. The annual premium for individual coverage under UHIP will increase by $156. Family coverage also sees a significant rise, impacting dependents. This mandatory plan covers basic medical services for students. Extended health plans may still be necessary…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Trump Once Promised International Students Green Cards. Now The Government Might Charge Them $100,000 To Work.

The White House is formally reviewing a proposal to add a $100,000 fee to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which allows international students to work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation.

Reason · Aug 21

A seemingly technical change to international student visas could disrupt teaching and research at US universities

The Trump administration is revising a visa rule for international students that in part determines how long, and under what conditions, they can stay in the country. The change sounds technical. Its effects are not.

The Conversation · Aug 21

Harvard warns international students to plan US return before new four-year visa limit begins

Harvard is advising international students and scholars to be in the US by September 15, when new visa rules take effect. Those entering or re-entering later could face four-year limits, shorter grace periods and new requirements for extensions, transfers and course changes.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

America sold the world a dream – and kept millions chasing it

America built its immigration advantage over decades through jobs, universities, family networks and pathways to citizenship. As migrant communities expanded, they made migration easier for next generation. This compounding network helped turn the American Dream into a self-sustaining global draw, particularly for skilled workers and international students.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

International students bring much more than money to the UK

Letters: Catriona McCarthy says enduring personal and professional connections should not be overlooked, while Graham Thompson says university leaders should shoulder some responsibility for their plight

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

US loses ground as study destination amid weak safety, visa perceptions: Survey

The US is losing appeal among international students, with a Navitas survey showing weak perceptions of safety, openness and visa processing. Only 38% of education agents reported increased interest in the US, trailing New Zealand, Australia, the UK and Canada.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

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The Economic Times · Aug 19

US unions sue Trump administration over new time limits on student and journalist visas

US unions and advocacy groups have sued the Trump administration to block new rules imposing fixed stay periods on foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists. The regulations, effective September 15, would require international students to seek extensions after four years.

The Times of India · Aug 18

Lawsuit filed challenging Trump admin’s final rule ending ‘duration of status’ for international students

A coalition of higher education organizations is taking legal action against the Trump administration, contesting a recently enacted regulation that alters the status duration for international students. The lawsuit contends that the government overlooked critical cost-benefit analysis and asserts that the new four-year limit does not accommodate the actual academic…

Latin Times · Aug 16

Senators Demand Answers From State Department as Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students

30 senators led by Padilla gave the State Dept. 30 days to explain student visa delays before fall classes — a squeeze hitting Latino students hardest.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

'Return home': Alberta Premier tells international students without PR to leave Canada when visas expire

Alberta's premier stated study visas are temporary documents for international students. She emphasized that students should return home after their permitted stay ends. This comes as many students protest difficulties in obtaining post-graduation work permits. Some programs at Portage College may have given students unrealistic immigration expectations. Canada is tightening…

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Latin Times · Aug 15

International Enrollment Is Declining — And It Could Cost U.S. Campuses $3.4 Billion

NAFSA projects 111,000 fewer international students this fall, costing U.S. colleges up to $3.4 billion and nearly 40,000 jobs.

Latin Times · Aug 14

Foreign Student Enrollment Set to Drop Nearly 10% This Fall — And Florida's Latino-Serving Colleges Face a Bigger Hit Than Most

NAFSA projects 111,000 fewer international students this fall as visa curbs bite, with Miami's Hispanic-serving colleges facing outsized exposure.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students

Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and warn institutions at risk of ‘going under’

The Economic Times · Aug 13

UK regains edge among international students

International students are increasingly choosing study destinations based on career prospects, policy stability and affordability. The UK is gaining interest, with international undergraduate applications rising 7% in 2026 and India emerging as its second-largest source of applicants after China.

The Times of India · Aug 13

Trump admin steps up scrutiny of CPT for international students, warns colleges over misuse

The Trump administration has stepped up scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for international students, warning American colleges and universities that improper authorization of the programme could expose both institutions and individual officials to administrative or legal consequences.

The Times of India · Aug 6

US student visas for Indians drop 62%; CIS report urges scrapping of OPT programme

The number of US student visas issued to Indian nationals has fallen by 62% in 2025, according to a new report that also recommends scrapping the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

US student visas for Indians plunge 62% as America tightens F-1 approvals

US student visas issued to Indian nationals fell 62% during the peak admission season in 2025, according to an analysis by the Center for Immigration Studies, as the Trump administration tightened F-1 visa screening and introduced stricter immigration measures for international students. The report says the decline could reduce the…

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