New Restrictions on Foreign Student Visas Continue to Undermine U.S. Universities and National Interests
New data reveals a 17% drop in new international student enrollments in U.S. universities, exposing how restrictive visa policies—rooted in the last administration—are still disrupting academic vitality and national competitiveness.
The latest report from the Institute of International Education (IIE) highlights a troubling 17% decline in new foreign student enrollments at American universities for the 2025/26 academic year compared to the previous year. This sharp decrease underscores ongoing challenges stemming from visa restrictions and heightened requirements originally imposed during former President Donald Trump’s administration. Are Restrictive Visa Policies Costing America Its Educational Edge? While many cheer conservative measures aimed at safeguarding national security, these policies have created unintended consequences that may ultimately damage America's economic and intellectual prowess. More than half of the 825 surveyed higher education institutions reported fewer...
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