Student visas are down. New student F-1 and M-1 visas fell a whopping 35% during the summer of 2025 compared to the previous year. Now, some are wondering if President Donald Trump is Making Education Great Again or wreaking havoc when the next generation of professionals returns to their own country or avoids applying here.
The most devastating free fall of applicants came in June 2025 when issuances dropped nearly 50%. The reasons were transparent: a two-week pause in interviews, increased social media screening, and overall stricter vetting.
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