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United States

US visa processing centres in Africa to be reduced by more than half; only the latest barrier for African students

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ICEF Monitor 47d ago higher-ed
Summary
The Trump administration’s clampdown on immigration from Africa is intensifying, and the government has introduced new measures to make it more onerous and expensive for students from many African countries to study in the US. These are…
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United States

Bipartisan congressional group calls on US administration to preserve Duration of Status for international student visas

higher-ed
ICEF Monitor 54d ago higher-ed
Summary
There was something different about this year’s annual NAFSA conference. The experience was wonderfully familiar in many ways, including the great conversations with colleagues, the many inspirational moments, and the steady drumbeat of…
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United States

New Zealand reports solid foreign enrolment growth for 2025

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ICEF Monitor 75d ago higher-ed
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New Zealand’s foreign enrolment grew by 11% last year, bringing the international student base in the country to 80% of its pre-COVID high point. The latest data from Education New Zealand reports a total enrolment of 92,580 international…
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United States

US immigration officials allege OPT is being widely abused and say “more actions are forthcoming”

higher-ed
ICEF Monitor 75d ago higher-ed
Summary
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified its scrutiny of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) post-study work programme for international graduates of American universities. On 12 May, Todd M. Lyons, ICE’s acting…
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United States

US moves to end “duration of status” for F, J, and I visas; new rule could limit the time international students can study in the US

higher-ed
ICEF Monitor 82d ago higher-ed
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It is likely that as of September 2026, most international students in the US will need to complete their programmes in four years or less unless they receive an extension from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This is…
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United States

Demand for “future proofing” programmes rising fast among college-aged students

higher-ed
ICEF Monitor 89d ago higher-ed
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As we speak, many international student prospects are changing their minds about what they should study. Over just a couple of years, the simple equation of a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) programme = best chance at a…
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United States

Visa rejections climb in the US for international students from key markets including India

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ICEF Monitor 104d ago General
Summary
A new report from Shorelight called Beyond the Interview: A Decade of Student Visa Denials and What Comes Next , reveals that (1) record-high numbers of prospective international student are having their F-1 visa applications refused and…
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United States

What international students need to know about study and work visas in the United States

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ICEF Monitor 110d ago policy
Summary
The current political climate in the United State has spurred a flurry of proposals and rules affecting the rights of foreign visitors, students, and other visa holders to enter, work in, or immigrate to the US. The overall policy…
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United States

What international students need to know about study and work visas in the United States

international
ICEF Monitor 110d ago international
Summary
The current political climate in the United State has spurred a flurry of proposals and rules affecting the rights of foreign visitors, students, and other visa holders to enter, work in, or immigrate to the US. The overall policy…
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