USA

The number of F-1 visas issued in the US plummetted by over a third between 2024 and 2025, as experts point to an "alarming" drop in Indian students.

International students are not simply beneficiaries of US higher education but vital contributors to its economy, communities and global competitiveness, says Bimpe Femi-Oyewo as she calls for a reframing of how they are viewed.

A coalition of cross-sector bodies have filed a lawsuit against the US government’s new visa restrictions, seeking “stability and protections” for international students and scholars.

A US federal judge has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism and discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students at Harvard University.

Thirty US Senators have called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to expedite visa processing for international students and scholars in time for the start of the academic year.

Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has joined growing warnings over the financial burden of replacing duration of status with fixed visa time limits.

Anticipated drops in international student numbers this fall are expected to cost the US $3.4bn in economic impact and 39,000 jobs, new analysis has revealed.

Higher education leaders in the US are urging policymakers to demand visa processing improvements, as delays threaten to wreak havoc on this fall’s international enrolments.

US proposals to expand exchange visitor termination rules appear to be a routine regulatory update, though some stakeholders remain wary of the rule's wording.

News that the Trump administration is eyeing a $100,000 fee for OPT poses a serious risk to US international education, warns Richard T. Herman.

A new benchmarking report gives US institutions insights into evolving international recruitment practices as policy turbulence and visa challenges dramatically shift the operating environment.

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a plan to fix a $100,000 fee onto America’s post-graduation employment program for international students known as Optional Practical Training (OPT).

The number of students on English language programs in the US declined by 14% in 2025, as experts highlight the knock-on impact on higher education and communities across the country.

The US National Science Foundation (NSF) will prohibit funding for US institutions collaborating with Chinese universities and other entities on the government’s restricted parties list.

The Trump administration has launched a fresh investigation into Harvard University, alleging some of its financial aid programs favour students from China over domestic students.