International students

‘Life as international student is tough’: Saketh Sreenivasaiah’s friend says after Indian-origin graduate’s body found in California lake

[ad_1] “Life as an international student is tough, man,” wrote Baneet Singh, the roommate of 22-year-old Indian-origin graduate student Saketh Sreenivasaiah, after his body was recovered from Lake Anza in California. Singh urged others to check in on friends and loved ones who are living in different countries and understand the challenges faced by students […]

Explained: Why UK universities are saying no students from Pakistan and Bangladesh | World News

[ad_1] The irony is sharp. For years, British universities depended on international students to keep their books balanced and their campuses global. Now many of those same institutions are quietly shutting their doors to two of their biggest applicant pools. The sector insists this is about compliance, not discrimination, but the effect is unmistakable: students […]

Top Indian American immigration attorney hails Trump’s H-1B reforms as ‘light over darkness’ for international students

[ad_1] Recent reforms to the H-1B visa system will benefit international students rather than restrict them, according to prominent Indian American immigration attorney Aparna Dave.Speaking at the “Diaspora at the Crossroads: Law, Policy and Opportunities” conference in Bethesda, Maryland, earlier this week, Dave said the new executive orders from the Trump administration mark a positive […]

Student bodies warn Labour of losing Indian talent if levy imposed on foreign students

[ad_1] UK education secretary Bridget Phillipson LONDON: Bodies representing Indian students, UK academics and UK universities have slammed plans by Labour to impose a levy on international students to pay for maintenance grants for domestic students from low-income families at university or college, saying it will put off international students and hit university finances.UK education […]

Higher education bodies urge DHS to scrap proposed rule that limits duration of student visas; warn of damage to US global talent pipeline

[ad_1] A broad coalition of US higher education organizations is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would replace the longstanding “duration of status” (D/S) policy for F-1 international students and J-1 exchange visitors with fixed, four-year visa terms. The groups warn that the change would harm US colleges […]

US crackdown on foreign students: Over 6,000 visas revoked this year; about 4,000 linked to criminal offences | World News

[ad_1] US crackdown on foreign students: Over 6,000 visas revoked this year; about 4,000 linked to criminal offences The US state department revoked more than 6,000 student visas this year, as the Trump administration pressed forward with its crackdown on international students accused of breaking the law. According to a department official, the visas were […]

Immigration policy by proxy: How the US is using antisemitism settlements to curb foreign student enrollment

[ad_1] Columbia settlement reveals link between antisemitism probes and US immigration policy The Trump administration has introduced measures that link antisemitism investigations with policies aimed at reducing international student enrolment at US universities. A recent agreement with Columbia University has revealed provisions that extend beyond antisemitism-related enforcement, including a clause that calls for a reduction […]

Judge halts Trump bid to limit Harvard’s foreign student intake; university scores key court win; legal proceedings continue

[ad_1] A federal judge in Boston on Friday temporarily halted the Trump administration’s move to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol international students, handing the Ivy League school a key win as it fights back against a series of federal sanctions and tensions with the White House.Judge Allison Burroughs’ decision ensures Harvard can […]

‘They’re going to be ok’: Trump on Chinese students after visa crackdown | World News

[ad_1] Trump on Chinese students after visa crackdown (AP) US president Donald Trump, on late Friday, allayed Chinese students’ worries amid his administration’s crackdown on academia.A reporter asked Trump about his message to the Chinese college students in the US, to which he replied, “They’re going to be ok. It’s going to work out fine.”“We […]

Dreams in limbo: Harvard flooded with transfer requests as Donald Trump’s crackdown rattles international students

[ad_1] Harvard flooded with transfer requests as Donald Trump’s crackdown rattles international students Harvard University is grappling with a wave of panic and transfer requests from foreign students after US President Donald Trump administration’s crackdown sought to block the school from hosting international scholars, according to new court filings.Maureen Martin, the university’s director of immigration […]