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Industry leaders across more than 20 fields have reflected on the “transformational” impact of study abroad experiences, with 98% indicating their international experience shaped their professional growth into leadership roles. The…

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Industry leaders across more than 20 fields have reflected on the “transformational” impact of study abroad experiences, with 98% indicating their international experience shaped their professional growth into leadership roles. The…

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As the US enters peak student visa processing season, policy experts have likened the administration’s prioritisation of FIFA World Cup visas to last year’s visa interview freeze – with fears growing about further enrolment declines next…

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As the US enters peak student visa processing season, policy experts have likened the administration’s prioritisation of FIFA World Cup visas to last year’s visa interview freeze – with fears growing about further enrolment declines next…

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Initially, the Department for Homeland Security (DHS) said anyone applying for a green card must return to their home country, “except in extraordinary circumstances”. Following widespread confusion and mooted legal challenges, the agency…

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Initially, the Department for Homeland Security (DHS) said anyone applying for a green card must return to their home country, “except in extraordinary circumstances”. Following widespread confusion and mooted legal challenges, the agency…

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The policy memo from US Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) calls adjustment of status – the process of applying for a green card – a form of “extraordinary relief”, urging consular officers to consider applications on a discretionary,…

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The policy memo from US Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) calls adjustment of status – the process of applying for a green card – a form of “extraordinary relief”, urging consular officers to consider applications on a discretionary,…

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Why international students choose Malaysia, and why they stay Picture this. A student landing at an airport for the first time in a country they have never visited. The flight was long. The terminal is loud and unfamiliar. Somewhere in…

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Why international students choose Malaysia, and why they stay Picture this. A student landing at an airport for the first time in a country they have never visited. The flight was long. The terminal is loud and unfamiliar. Somewhere in…

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Senators Booker and Boozman were joined by representatives Van Drew and Bera in announcing the Congressional International Exchanges Caucus on May 12. They aim to raise support for US study abroad initiatives, particularly those…

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Senators Booker and Boozman were joined by representatives Van Drew and Bera in announcing the Congressional International Exchanges Caucus on May 12. They aim to raise support for US study abroad initiatives, particularly those…

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Acting ICE director Todd Lyons told reporters Tuesday (May 11) that over 10,000 potential fraud cases of international students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) had been identified in recent investigations by the Department of Homeland…

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Acting ICE director Todd Lyons told reporters Tuesday (May 11) that over 10,000 potential fraud cases of international students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) had been identified in recent investigations by the Department of Homeland…

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The last remaining Special Student Relief (SSR) designation will be lost on May 27, when protections for Lebanese students expire despite ongoing conflict in the region. Under the longstanding policy, certain regulatory requirements…

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The last remaining Special Student Relief (SSR) designation will be lost on May 27, when protections for Lebanese students expire despite ongoing conflict in the region. Under the longstanding policy, certain regulatory requirements…

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The number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades, reaching 269 million in 2024, according to a new UNESCO report. International student mobility has also more than tripled,…

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The number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades, reaching 269 million in 2024, according to a new UNESCO report. International student mobility has also more than tripled,…

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submitted the final rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on May 5, with clearance anticipated imminently. “We expect OMB’s review to be expeditious and for the rule to be published in…

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submitted the final rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on May 5, with clearance anticipated imminently. “We expect OMB’s review to be expeditious and for the rule to be published in…

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Californian judge Susan van Keulen has directed USCIS to adjudicate pending work authorisations of one Sudanese and 30 Iranian students and scholars, left in “immigration limbo” after the government stopped processing benefits for…

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Californian judge Susan van Keulen has directed USCIS to adjudicate pending work authorisations of one Sudanese and 30 Iranian students and scholars, left in “immigration limbo” after the government stopped processing benefits for…

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The Global Brand Health and Awareness Survey found that 22% of prospective international students now place New Zealand among their top three destinations, reaching a target set out for 2034 in the government’s international education…

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The Global Brand Health and Awareness Survey found that 22% of prospective international students now place New Zealand among their top three destinations, reaching a target set out for 2034 in the government’s international education…

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The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) received complaints from more than 30 prospective international students, some of whom have been waiting up to a year to receive refunds for program fees, totalling some €60,000. It…

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The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) received complaints from more than 30 prospective international students, some of whom have been waiting up to a year to receive refunds for program fees, totalling some €60,000. It…