Visa Crackdowns and the 17% Fall in US International Student Enrollments
A 17% drop in new international student admissions reflects tougher visa reviews, processing delays and uncertainty about post-study work. Graduate and non-degree programs declined most, causing over $1.1 billion in…
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Trump-era Visa Crackdown Drives Students to UK, Asia and Middle East
Delays in U.S. student visas and new travel restrictions are shifting applicants to the UK, Asia, and the Middle East.…
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