Ali had never ventured far from home in the first 15 years of his life. Yet, when he heard tales of an exchange program from the older brother of a close friend, he longed to see what lay beyond the borders of the West Bank
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said that F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training can file the Form I-765 online.
A white paper from the International Coalition for Global Education and Exchange has called for the US to develop an internationalisation strategy.
New York State higher education institutions have written to the US government urging it to open consulates for F-1 student visa processing and allow officers to either waive in-person interview requirements or allow online interviews.
Key concerns Chinese students hold about studying in the US include around safety, visa and testing delays, IIE has suggested.
US institutions with "pre-existing global brand recognition" may have seen an uptick in international applications in the 2020/21 cycle, but lesser-known US institutions could face fiercer competition ahead, a report has suggested.
US vice president Kamala Harris has spoken of the benefits of creating friendships around the globe that come with study abroad opportunities.
Parents of Chinese students in the US overwhelmingly regard US education as highly desirable, with 97% suggesting it remains their first choice destination, according to WholeRen/ Intead research.
