Further action is required of the Biden administration to ensure that the United States "remains the world leader in higher education for decades to come".

International student footfall saw a slight decline in the years 2020-21, but F-1 and M-1 visa holder trends are heading “in the right direction”, according to stakeholders.

Students from Ukraine and Sudan in the US have been given Special Student Relief, meaning they can access work permits and have protection from deportation.

A controversial change to the rule that would have hindered international students seeking work in the United States after graduating has officially been scrapped.

The US Department of State has adjusted its study visa guidance for consular officers who approve visas for prospective international students around intent to leave – a move that stakeholders have welcomed.

A new campaign has been launched to bring more refugees into the United States for higher education under a new visa system, it was announced.

Education expert Rajika Bhandari argues that the US should consider international students and immigration in the same discussion to avoid losing out on global talent on the world stage.

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.