Foreign students in Chungnam have increased by approximately 88% in four years, reaching 16,182 last year. A proposal suggests implementing a Chungnam-type regional visa policy to utilize these students as local talent, addressing both regional extinction and industrial competitiveness.
The US Department of Homeland Security's new rule, finalized by the White House, will replace the current open-ended admission for foreign students (F, J, I visa holders) with a fixed four-year period. Students will need to renew their status, aiming to reduce overstays and address security concerns.
Taiwan's first international industry talent education program saw 491 foreign students graduate from 26 universities. All have secured jobs with 107 partner companies, achieving a 100% local employment rate. The program aims to address talent shortages in key industries like STEM and semiconductors.
Foreign students from Indonesia, Morocco, and Tanzania visited Ningbo's Fenghua district to learn about marine ecological protection practices and the "Ocean Partner" environmental pod, which recycles marine waste into daily necessities, fostering cultural exchange and promoting green development.
Foreign students in Heilongjiang experienced ice and snow technology innovations, including 3D printed ice sculptures and simulated skiing, at a science popularization event aimed at showcasing the region's cold-region ice and snow industry.
Busan is converting vacant homes into dormitories for foreign students to address housing shortages and urban decay. The project, a collaboration between the city, Yeongdo District, and Korea Maritime & Ocean University, offers affordable shared housing, improving student life and revitalizing the area.
US immigration agencies have uncovered widespread fraud within the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, involving thousands of foreign students and suspect employers. Investigations revealed fake offices, empty buildings, and companies claiming to employ hundreds with little to no actual business activity, suggesting a "guestworker pipeline" issue.
US ICE identifies 10,000 foreign students misusing Optional Practical Training program, including some from India, with suspect employers and fraud cases
