Drop in International Student Visas

Drop in International Student Visas

Jul 21, 2025, 9:57 AM

(from Inside Higher Ed) Recently published data from the U.S. State Department shows a 22% drop in F-1 visas issued across the world and a 13% decline in J-1 visas in May. While visa issuances can help predict international student enrollment trends, they don’t tell the full story, according to experts. Enrolment will only become clear in September. 

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