The sharp decline in F-1 visas issued during the Trump administration’s second term threatens to drain billions from the U.S. economy and squeeze the pipeline for high-skilled foreign workers
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The number of U.S. student visas issued to Chinese and Indian nationals has plummeted under the Trump administration, with the global rejection rate hitting a decade high as restrictive immigration policies squeeze the pipeline of foreign academic talent.
Trump administration makes huge cut to student visas issued to China and India
US student visas for Indians plunge 62% as America tightens F-1 approvals - The Economic Times
Indians face fresh hurdles as US student visa approvals see steep fall during peak admission season
Chinese and Indian students make up more than half of all foreign students enrolled in U.S.-based higher education institutions.
US student visa issuance drops 19.1% in August under Trump administration, with India hit hardest. China now top source.
Indian nationals see decrease of 45 percent compared to same period last year as US clamps down on foreign students.
US student visas issued to Indian nationals fell 62% during the peak admission season in 2025, according to an analysis by the…
Indian nationals are facing a drastic 60% decrease in F-1 student visas during crucial summer months, heightening concerns about…
China and India see steep declines under tougher US visa rules, contributing to a 24% drop in Asian students to America.
