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March 2, 2022
Coalition Calls for Protections for Ukrainian Students
Meanwhile, several members of Congress are suggesting that Russian students be kicked out of the U.S. -
Feb. 23, 2022
Dartmouth Goes Need Blind for International Students
The college joins six other institutions with similar pledges. -
Feb. 16, 2022
House Moves to Restore Fulbright Exchanges to China and Hong Kong
An amendment to a China competition bill would reverse the Trump administration’s July 2020 decision to end the program. -
Feb. 9, 2022
What to Know About Amendments to the House’s Research-Competition Bill
Additions to the bill would expand benefits for more international students. -
Feb. 2, 2022
This House Bill Would Exempt STEM Ph.D. Grads From Green-Card Caps
The bill would require a fee from the graduates to fund scholarships for low-income American students in science and engineering. -
Jan. 26, 2022
OPT Expands List of Qualified STEM Majors
Twenty-two new fields of study will be eligible for the STEM Optional Practical Training program. -
Jan. 19, 2022
Homeland Security Re-Establishes Academic Advisory Council
The council will provide feedback on education-related issues, including those affecting international students. -
Jan. 12, 2022
Will a Hybrid Approach to International Education Stick?
And two more big questions to ask of global education in 2022. -
Jan. 5, 2022
A Potential Visa-Fee Hike for Students and Exchange Visitors
In a draft rule, the State Department said it plans to raise application fees for some visas by 53 percent. -
Dec. 15, 2021
New Legislation Restores Carveout Allowing the Use of Agents in Foreign-Student Recruitment
The legislative fix adds back in language that brings the Thrive Act in line with the Higher Education Act.