Polly Nash

London

Reporter at The PIE News

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US visa interview freeze threatens incoming students

5 days ago | thepienews.com | Polly Nash

Uncertainty grows for students as some receive visas mid-freeze and others see visa appointments cancelled. Stricter social media vetting policy currently only rolled out to Harvard students amid Donald Trump’s ongoing feud with the US’s oldest university, with possibility of being adopted nationwide in the future. Speculation grows about duration of the pause, as State Department spokesperson indicates it might end “sooner rather than later”.
NAFSA day 2 recap - and some breaking news from the US

1 week ago | thepienews.com | Polly Nash

Catch up on day one of NAFSA 2025The PIE's reporter Polly Nash reports on all the key takeaways from day one of the NAFSA conference in San Diego.
Catch up on day one of NAFSA 2025

1 week ago | thepienews.com | Polly Nash

The UK government's roadmap for reducing net migration is finally here. Nick Cuthbert goes through the headline points in the immigration white paper, and how international education could be affected.
US: Trump pauses new student visa interviews

1 week ago | thepienews.com | Polly Nash

The US government has halted the scheduling of international student visa interviews at consulates around the world, as it prepares to expand its social media vetting of prospective students.
US immigration nominee vows to end OPT

2 weeks ago | thepienews.com | Polly Nash

President Trump’s immigration nominee has vowed to end Optional Practical Training (OPT) which allows international students to gain post-graduation work opportunities in the US.
Sector shock as Trump revokes Harvard's ability to enrol international students

2 weeks ago | thepienews.com | Polly Nash

International students currently enrolled at Harvard or set to join next academic year thrown into turmoil as they are given 72 hours to consider re-enrolling elsewhere. University given 72 hours to hand over all disciplinary records of international students in the last five years if it wants to regain its SEVP status. US homeland security secretary warns institutions to view move as warning as she accuses Harvard of fostering antisemitism and working with the Chinese Communist Party.
US scrutiny turns on OPT

2 weeks ago | thepienews.com | Polly Nash

International students on post-study work visas in the US have been handed a 15-day notice from the government to report their employment information or face the possibility of deportation.
International students in Kazakhstan reach all-time high

2 weeks ago | thepienews.com | Polly Nash

International student levels in Kazakhstan have reached record highs, as the country ramps up internationalisation efforts amid increased student flows from Russia and Ukraine.
European universities respond to Trump's attacks on science

3 weeks ago | thepienews.com | Polly Nash

Despite the inflow of US scientists to Europe, the Trump administration’s attacks on academic freedom and threats to funding are no cause for celebration among European institutions, a conference has heard.
Carney appoints new Canadian immigration minister

3 weeks ago | thepienews.com | Polly Nash

In a major cabinet overhaul, Mark Carney has appointed Novia Scotia’s Lena Diab as the new Canadian immigration Minister.