Visa Policy Shift Threatens Mississippi’s International Student Pipeline and Millions in Revenue

Visa policy shift threatens Mississippi’s international student pipeline and millions in revenue

More than 3,000 international students are enrolled in Mississippi colleges and universities.

US federal data glitch overlooks 200,000 international students

Earlier this year, The PIE News reported on an error found in federal datasets that appeared to show falling international student numbers from August 2024 to the present.   The inaccurate SEVIS data painted a picture of dramatically declining international student numbers, which then flatlined in an unusual fashion – with data appearing to show an 11% enrolment decline between March 2024 and March 2025.   In reality, the number of international…

International Student Visa Security

For thousands of international students, pursuing a U.S. education represents not just a personal milestone, but a long-term investment in their future. Yet in today’s shifting political landscape, international student visa uncertainty is a growing concern. Ongoing U.S. immigration policy changes, rising F-1 visa challenges, and heightened scrutiny have led to renewed anxiety over student […]