19% fewer international students arrive in the US in August: Is the American dream over?

International student arrivals in the US fell 19% this August, the steepest drop outside the pandemic, driven by visa delays, new travel bans, and policy uncertainty under the Trump administration. Asian arrivals plunged 24%, with a 44% fall from India. As universities face financial strain and visa hurdles mount, the appeal of the American dream is being questioned.

Oct 7, 2025 - 09:30
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19% fewer international students arrive in the US in August: Is the American dream over?
International student arrivals in the US fell 19% this August, the steepest drop outside the pandemic, driven by visa delays, new travel bans, and policy uncertainty under the Trump administration. Asian arrivals plunged 24%, with a 44% fall from India. As universities face financial strain and visa hurdles mount, the appeal of the American dream is being questioned.

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