Stakeholders in the US’ international education community have welcomed new government commitments to promote the country as a study destination. 

Top Californian institutions will have to admit more local students and reduce international intakes if a proposed state budget bill is passed.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced it will withdraw a proposed rule to limit the time international students can remain in the US.

Greece is looking to cement its position on the international education map with campuses across the country focusing on internationalisation.

More than 150 US institutions have put their weight behind an amicus brief in support of OPT opportunities for international graduates in the country, following a renewed legal threat from WashTech.

The US government does not expect to “quickly resume” full operating capacity for its visa processing services, delegates heard at NAFSA’s 2021 conference. 

The Department of Education has announced more than $36 billion in emergency grants for HEIs and extended support eligibility to international students.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said that F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training can file the Form I-765 online.