DHS changes to F‑1 visas arrive 9/15 and raise new risks for international students - U.S. tax residency, IRS reporting, Form 8843 rules, and tax compliance traps.

Indian F-1 students in the US can change visa status without finishing their degree but must maintain F-1 requirements until ...

That changed in 2025. The State Department paused new student visa interviews on May 27 while it developed new screening ...

Beginning September 15, 2026, F visa students will be admitted for a fixed period of time instead of duration of status, ending the current open-ended system.

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Department of Homeland Security has ended the "duration of status" for international F-1 ...

In general, Indian citizens looking to stay and study in the United States of America (USA) need to obtain either a non-immigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent ...

Always consult with a Western Michigan University immigration advisor regarding immigration regulations. Carefully read all correspondences received from Immigration Support. An international student ...

The US State Department has paused immigrant visa interview appointments at US embassies and consulate worldwide — confirmed by a department spokesperson to the Financial Times. Applicants with ...

Students outside the U.S. may use a I-20 issued by Boston University to apply for an F-1 visa at a U.S. Consular post and enter the U.S. in F-1 student status. Note: Canadian citizens are generally ...