US EditionCollege applications rise outside US as Trump cracks down on international students
UNITED STATES, AUG 5 – Korean-American groups highlight visa backlogs and stricter screening causing a projected 30-40% drop in U.S. international student enrollment, risking $7 billion in economic impact.
- On Aug 06, 2025, NAFSA projected new international enrollment could fall by 30% to 40%, depriving the U.S. economy of $7 billion and over 60,000 jobs.
- Amid the US immigration crackdown, U.S. consulates and embassies suspended visa appointments during March and April this year without adding staff, creating backlogs.
- Amid the broader crackdown, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a directive for consular officers to conduct stricter social media screening, adding confusion due to its lack of transparency.
- Amid US visa delays, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology saw a 40% surge in international undergraduate applications and received over 500 inquiries from U.S. students.
- Facing enrollment pressures, NAFSA predicts a 15% drop in 2025/26, with many students shifting to the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, China, and Germany.
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College applications rise outside US as Trump cracks down on international students
As part of its crackdown on immigration, President Donald Trump’s administration is pressuring U.S. colleges to reduce their dependence on international enrollment while adding new layers of scrutiny for foreign students.
Correspondent Lee Ji-heon = The Korean Association of New York in the United States recently requested that the Korean government provide government-level attention and support to guarantee the basic human rights and legal rights of Koreans in the United States in connection with the incident in which a Korean college student was arrested by immigration authorities after appearing in immigration court and then released.
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