North America

A judge has ruled the US government acted unlawfully in barring travel ban nationals from receiving decisions on applications for changes of visa status including OPT authorisation, green cards and work permits.

At NAFSA 2026, The PIE sat down with Michigan Language Assessment CEO Sharon Harvey, to talk about why blanket visa policies don't work and why a friendly face gets you far in the field.

The Massachusetts court decision goes against a previous ruling upholding the $100,000 H-1B fee, with a third lawsuit still to be heard.

A newly released 2026 world university ranking saw all but one Canadian institution lose ground to global competitors, as experts warn of the “financial crunch" facing Canada’s higher education sector.

The US continues to lose its appeal among prospective international students, ranking bottom of the ‘big four’ on affordability, entry, safety, and culture in a new student survey.

In its latest retreat from the world’s fastest growing continent, the US is set to close nearly 30 embassies across Africa.

US educators are increasingly concerned about the state of international enrolments next fall, as students wait in long queues behind World Cup visa applicants and travel bans endure.

The US administration has partially walked back recent guidance that instructed most people seeking permanent residency to apply for a green card outside the US.

While strong policy headwinds remain, US experts have welcomed signs of a gradual shift in Washington DC as Congress increasingly stands up for international education.

New US government policy guidance could significantly restrict international students and workers applying for permanent residency on American soil.

Friedrich Merz says he would not currently recommend young people study or work in the US, as debates around employability, stability and global student mobility intensify.

Canada’s high commissioner to India says Canadian institutions are preparing for a deeper presence in India through branch campuses, joint degrees and talent partnerships, as the two countries rebuild education ties amid falling student mobility.

Following President Trump’s unexpected remarks about the value of Chinese students to US colleges, experts say rhetoric is not enough to restore Chinese families’ and students’ faith in America as a study destination.

A bipartisan group of US policymakers has launched a caucus to bolster support for international exchange programs in Congress.

The head of America’s notorious Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has called the US post-study work program a “magnet for fraud”, vowing to “relentlessly investigate” students and employers.