“There are no jobs in USA, Canada, and UK for International students. Honeymoon is over, parents should think twice before spending crores on expensive education. ” Sawhney shared on X (formerly Twitter). There are no jobs in USA, Canada and UK for International students. Honeymoon is over, parents should think twice before spending crores on the expensive education. Engg students especially IITians had an easy hack, do masters in the US and get a $200K starting tech job. This… — Rajesh Sawhney 🇮🇳 (@rajeshsawhney) May 18, 2025 “Engineering students, particularly IITians, had an easy hack, do a masters in the…

For decades, earning a college degree from the United States was viewed by Chinese families as a passport to upward mobility, global prestige, and career opportunities. Recently, however, this traditional path is being re-evaluated amid shifting geopolitical realities, increased visa scrutiny, and a weakening Chinese economy, leading to significant changes in international student flows [para. 1]. Chinese families, once the largest source of foreign students for American and British universities, are now increasingly drawn to alternative education hubs in Asia such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia [para. 2].Industry experts point out that cost and security concerns are influencing decisions.…

President Joe Biden’s deputies massively accelerated the transfer of U.S. white-collar jobs to foreign graduates, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The bad news was revealed in a June 5 report by the Department of Homeland Security which showed massive jumps in job transfers via the two Optional Practical Training [OPT] work-permit programs: In 2024, a total of 194,554 foreign [graduates] obtained [new] work authorization through OPT, while a separate population of 95,384 foreign [graduates] obtained work authorization through STEM OPT [sub-program], and 130,586 foreign [undergraduate] students obtained work authorization through CPT [for undergraduates]. Compared to 2023, this was…

More than 1.5 million foreign students were enrolled in schools in the United States in 2024, rising 5 percent over the prior year, according to a new report released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week.The “SEVIS by the Numbers Report” comes amid increased scrutiny of the F-1, M-1 and J-1 visas that are used to allow temporary immigrants to access college courses, vocational training and exchange programs in the U.S.In its annual report, ICE also laid out which schools were the top users of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The Trump administration has sought to limit…

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In an era where social media is deeply integrated into daily life, students in the United States must navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape. What once seemed like a casual tweet or a simple Instagram like can now have far-reaching consequences. Universities, employers, and even government agencies scrutinize social media activity, making it imperative for students to be mindful of their online presence.Admissions and university scrutinyMany universities have begun factoring social media activity into their admissions process. Prospective students are often evaluated beyond their academic records, with social media providing insights into their character and behavior. Controversial posts, inappropriate comments,…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.UK Home Office officials have accused the Department for Education of encouraging universities to lobby against reforms to the graduate visa that are part of government efforts to cut immigration.Home Office insiders are frustrated at the education department’s stance on its proposal to tighten the terms of the graduate visa, which allow overseas students to stay in the UK for up to two years after they finish their university degree, even if they are not working.Under the reforms, such students would be…

As part of its international student policy announcement, the Coalition promised a ‘rapid review into the Temporary Graduate Visas (subclass 485)’. The review would ‘address the misuse of post-study work arrangements as a way to gain access to the Australian labour market and as a pathway to permanent migration.’ While recent polls suggest the Coalition will not form government, net overseas migration will remain an important political issue. It is worth understanding trends in major migration categories such as the 485 visa. This post summarises the available 485 visa data. A key point is that although applications for new 485…

An NBC report darted 10 April stated, “As of Wednesday, authorities had revoked the visas of international students in at least 29 states — with officials largely citing a seldom-used 1952 foreign policy statute to take aim at their activism… Attorneys and advocates say it seems as though people who have protested in support of Palestinians, those with previous arrests and those with certain political social media posts are the likeliest to have been swept up… They come after the small and the weak — people who don’t have as many resources to defend themselves.” Most of the students targeted are…