Delays in F-1 Student Visa Appointments and How to Track Wait Times

Foreign nationals seeking F-1 student visas are experiencing delays due to limited appointment availability at U.S. embassies and consulates. To stay informed, applicants can monitor monthly visa appointment data through the U.S. Department of State’s Global Visa Wait Times tool.Last updated on April 25, 2025, this resource provides estimated interview wait times andp

Important Announcement for F-1 Visa Students: Social Security Number (SSN) Application – Document Signature Requirements

We would like to bring to your attention an important update regarding recent experiences atlocal Social Security Administration (SSA) offices.Several students have reported that SSA officials are requiring original hard copies ofsupporting documents—including the Form I-20 with a wet (ink) signature—when applyingfor a

Urgent Notice: Action Required to Avoid Termination of SEVIS Record Due to Unreported OPT Employment

While we are pleased to report that SEVP has reactivated the majority of the nearly 5,000 SEVISrecords previously terminated due to law enforcement encounters, SEVP is now shifting its focusto a new ground for termination.ICE has issued warning foreign student son OPT visas, failure to report employment within 90days of starting their OPT. If you do not in