US EditionAsian Student Arrivals to US Plunge to Lowest Level Since COVID-19 Pandemic
The US issued 313,138 student visas in August, a 19.1% decline from last year, with Indian student visas dropping 44.5% amid tightened visa processing and travel restrictions.
- The number of student visas issued by the U.S. dropped by about one-fifth compared to the same period last year, with a 44.5 percent decrease for Indian students.
- Iranians experienced an 86 percent decline in student visas, aligning with restrictive immigration policies under the Trump administration.
- Experts warn that declines in international student enrollments could be greater than the reflected 19 percent, with significant impacts on universities and local economies.
- Data discrepancies raise questions about enrollment statistics and the effects of visa delays, with clearer insights expected in the coming months.
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The U.S. government issued 20% less student visas in August, following the tightening of measures promoted by President Donald Trump. India led the fall of visas issued, followed by China, according to data published on Monday. The U.S. issued 313,138 student visas in August, the most common month for the start of classes in that country. The figure represented a 19.1% drop compared to the same month in 2024, according to a report by the Interna…
The arrival of foreign students in the United States fell by nearly 20% in August compared to last year’s, which is the biggest decline since the pandemic.
Indian Student With $100,000 Columbia Scholarship Denied US Visa. Here's Why
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