"The declines were most pronounced from Asia, the largest international education market, as the Trump administration's immigration policies created bottlenecks and a chilling effect on prospective students."
"Total arrivals on student visas decreased 28% to just under 79,000, the biggest monthly drop so far this year, data from the International Trade Administration show."
"US universities have already warned that first-time foreign student enrollment on campuses are projected to fall by about 30% this fall, potentially costing the education sector $2.6 billion in tuition revenue."
"The sharp downturn follows a series of policy changes and administrative hurdles from the White House around tightening immigration and foreign student scrutiny."
Student visa arrivals in the US fell by 28% in July, marking the fourth consecutive month of declines, particularly from Asia. The largest drops were from India, declining 46%, and China, down 26%. This trend threatens US universities, which forecast a 30% decline in first-time foreign student enrollment this fall, resulting in potential losses of $2.6 billion in tuition revenue. Policy changes and delays have created a climate of uncertainty, particularly among prospective students, as new immigration measures tighten scrutiny and complicate application processes.
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