Chinese students in America
Trump Reverses Course on Foreign Students, Citing Financial Benefits to US Higher Education System
Nov 12, 2025 11:48 am CST
President Donald Trump has unexpectedly changed his stance on foreign students studying in American universities, arguing they strengthen the US higher education system financially. Despite his administration's previous crackdown on international students through visa revocations and stricter requirements, Trump now states reducing foreign enrollment would cause severe financial harm to American colleges and universities.
Declining US Student Visa Approvals: Indian Applications Drop 44.5% Under Trump Administration's New Restrictions
Oct 07, 2025 02:27 am CST
The United States has issued 19.1% fewer student visas in August 2024 compared to the previous year, with Indian applicants facing the steepest decline at 44.5%. China has overtaken India as the leading source country for international students, while the Trump administration implements stricter visa policies, including social media vetting and increased fees for H-1B visas predominantly used by Indian tech workers.