Apr 1
The United States has expanded social media vetting across more than 15 visa categories as part of its immigration screening process effective March 30. This means visa applicants are now more likely to have their online activity reviewed by consular officers during background checks. The review focuses on publicly available content and information disclosed through […]
Mar 9
The F-1 visa allows international students to study full-time at accredited U.S. schools. New data from the U.S. Department of State shows that F-1 visas issued to Indian students dropped about 69% during the peak months before the fall semester, compared with the same period the previous year. Key Takeaways U.S. F-1 visas issued to […]
Apr 11
A wave of panic is sweeping through international student communities in the U.S. as emails from the Department of State and ICE inform them that their F-1 visas have been revoked and, in some cases, their SEVIS records terminated. This alarming development has left many students confused and unsure of their legal status. Can the […]
Jul 15
In a significant development, ICE and DHS announced at a court hearing that they would be rescinding the July 7th Policy Directive, which would not have allowed F-1 and M-1 students to take a full course of study through online only classes for the Fall Semester. The announcement was made by U.S. District Judge Allison […]
Jul 8
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that F-1 and M-1 students within the United States are not permitted to take a full course of study through online classes for the Fall Semester. If a foreign student finds himself or herself in such a situation, he or she must take alternative steps to maintain […]
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