Nairobi, June 30 -- Gladys Mogaka, an immigration and nationality law attorney in the US, says with the Donald Trump administration making sudden changes to immigration policies, international students on F-1 visas are caught in the middle.

She breaks down what every student needs to know."Ensure you are knowledgeable on what your course requires to maintain valid status," she says. "Because vetting and screening have been tightened, it's best to apply for visa renewals as early as possible to avoid delays. Passports and Sevis records must be up to date."

The third thing she flags is unauthorised employment."Working without a work permit, even for one day, has very serious immigration consequences that will bar one from any future benef...