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US international student enrollment could fall 9.5% in 2026

US international student enrollment could fall 9.5% in Fall 2026, with NAFSA and JB International projecting up to 111,000 fewer students. Visa delays, policy changes and graduate-level declines could cut $3.4 billion in spending and affect 39,000 U.S. jobs. U.S. colleges and universities could enroll up to 111,000 fewer international students in Fall 2026, according to preliminary projections released August 11, 2026, by

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13 Aug 2026 12:04 PM

US international student enrollment could fall 9.5% in 2026

US international student enrollment could fall 9.5% in Fall 2026, with NAFSA and JB International projecting up to 111,000 fewer students. Visa delays, policy changes and graduate-level declines could cut $3.4 billion in spending and affect 39,000 U.S. jobs. U.S. colleges and universities could enroll up to 111,000 fewer international students in Fall 2026, according to preliminary projections released August 11, 2026, by

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Canada tightens study permit financial checks for Indian students

Canada study permit financial checks now place greater emphasis on where applicants’ money comes from and whether it is genuinely available. Indian students should document bank histories, loans, sponsor income, tuition payments and plans for the full program. Canada expands source-of-funds review Canada has tightened how officers assess financial support in study permit

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05 Aug 2026 14:25 PM

Canada tightens study permit financial checks for Indian students

Canada study permit financial checks now place greater emphasis on where applicants’ money comes from and whether it is genuinely available. Indian students should document bank histories, loans, sponsor income, tuition payments and plans for the full program. Canada expands source-of-funds review Canada has tightened how officers assess financial support in study permit

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US weighs $100,000 OPT fee for international graduates

The US is considering a $100,000 OPT fee for international graduates, though no formal policy has been issued. The proposal comes as a separate DHS rule ending duration of status for many F, J and I visa holders takes effect on September 15, 2026, nationwide. The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee connected to Optional Practical Training, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Thursday, July 30

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30 Jul 2026 15:26 PM

US weighs $100,000 OPT fee for international graduates

The US is considering a $100,000 OPT fee for international graduates, though no formal policy has been issued. The proposal comes as a separate DHS rule ending duration of status for many F, J and I visa holders takes effect on September 15, 2026, nationwide. The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee connected to Optional Practical Training, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Thursday, July 30

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Chinese Students Train for Possible ICE Raids at US Colleges

Private summer camps in Beijing are reportedly preparing Chinese students for possible encounters with US immigration officers as anxiety grows over stricter enforcement and changing expectations for international students. Advertisements for the programmes describe simulations involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in homes, schools and public places. The training forms part of broader safety courses that already cover sca

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27 Jul 2026 05:22 AM

Chinese Students Train for Possible ICE Raids at US Colleges

Private summer camps in Beijing are reportedly preparing Chinese students for possible encounters with US immigration officers as anxiety grows over stricter enforcement and changing expectations for international students. Advertisements for the programmes describe simulations involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in homes, schools and public places. The training forms part of broader safety courses that already cover sca

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US revokes 85,000 visas as Trump administration intensifies security review

The United States government has revoked approximately 85,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, according to a statement shared by the State Department on X. The announcement described the cancellations as part of a sharpened national security agenda endorsed by both the president and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The message emphasized that the administration intends to continue its intensified oversight of foreign nationals as part of its broader commitment

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10 Dec 2025 04:12 AM

US revokes 85,000 visas as Trump administration intensifies security review

The United States government has revoked approximately 85,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, according to a statement shared by the State Department on X. The announcement described the cancellations as part of a sharpened national security agenda endorsed by both the president and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The message emphasized that the administration intends to continue its intensified oversight of foreign nationals as part of its broader commitment

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Trump Opens US to 6 Lakh Chinese Students, Faces Fierce MAGA Backlash

In a dramatic policy turn, US President Donald Trump announced that 600,000 Chinese students will be allowed to study in American universities, describing the move as vital to Washington’s relationship with Beijing. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said, “We’re going to allow their students to come in. It’s very important, 600,000 students. But we’re going to get along with China.”

Global News

26 Aug 2025 07:06 AM

Trump Opens US to 6 Lakh Chinese Students, Faces Fierce MAGA Backlash

In a dramatic policy turn, US President Donald Trump announced that 600,000 Chinese students will be allowed to study in American universities, describing the move as vital to Washington’s relationship with Beijing. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said, “We’re going to allow their students to come in. It’s very important, 600,000 students. But we’re going to get along with China.”

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US higher education faces policy shift as Trump team targets international student enrolment

A quiet but significant shift is underway in American higher education policy, driven by the Trump administration’s recent actions toward universities that rely heavily on international students. What initially appeared to be a response to campus antisemitism has broadened into a strategy aimed at reducing the presence of foreign students in US academic institutions. At the center of this change is a controversial federal settlement reached after the White House withheld over $400 million

Education & Training

08 Aug 2025 12:16 PM

US higher education faces policy shift as Trump team targets international student enrolment

A quiet but significant shift is underway in American higher education policy, driven by the Trump administration’s recent actions toward universities that rely heavily on international students. What initially appeared to be a response to campus antisemitism has broadened into a strategy aimed at reducing the presence of foreign students in US academic institutions. At the center of this change is a controversial federal settlement reached after the White House withheld over $400 million

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Trump Confirms China Deal on Rare Earths, Student Visas

US President Donald Trump has announced a major breakthrough in trade relations with China, confirming that a new deal includes guaranteed upfront delivery of rare earth elements to the United States and a renewed visa pathway for Chinese students. Posting on Truth Social, Trump declared the agreement “done,” pending final approval from Chinese President Xi Jinping and himself. He emphasized that under the terms, the US would receive “full ma

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12 Jun 2025 01:09 AM

Trump Confirms China Deal on Rare Earths, Student Visas

US President Donald Trump has announced a major breakthrough in trade relations with China, confirming that a new deal includes guaranteed upfront delivery of rare earth elements to the United States and a renewed visa pathway for Chinese students. Posting on Truth Social, Trump declared the agreement “done,” pending final approval from Chinese President Xi Jinping and himself. He emphasized that under the terms, the US would receive “full ma

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India urges US to process student visas fairly and without delay

India has urged the United States to ensure that student visa applications from Indian nationals are processed on merit and without unnecessary delays. This appeal follows growing unease among Indian students over recent changes to US visa regulations, which many fear could disrupt their academic plans just as they prepare for the upcoming academic semester. A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs acknowledged the United States’ sovereign right to grant or deny v

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30 May 2025 08:07 AM

India urges US to process student visas fairly and without delay

India has urged the United States to ensure that student visa applications from Indian nationals are processed on merit and without unnecessary delays. This appeal follows growing unease among Indian students over recent changes to US visa regulations, which many fear could disrupt their academic plans just as they prepare for the upcoming academic semester. A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs acknowledged the United States’ sovereign right to grant or deny v

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US international student enrollment could fall 9.5% in 2026

US international student enrollment could fall 9.5% in 2026

Canada tightens study permit financial checks for Indian students

Canada tightens study permit financial checks for Indian students

US weighs $100,000 OPT fee for international graduates

US weighs $100,000 OPT fee for international graduates

Chinese Students Train for Possible ICE Raids at US Colleges

Chinese Students Train for Possible ICE Raids at US Colleges

US revokes 85,000 visas as Trump administration intensifies security review

US revokes 85,000 visas as Trump administration intensifies security review

Trump Opens US to 6 Lakh Chinese Students, Faces Fierce MAGA Backlash

Trump Opens US to 6 Lakh Chinese Students, Faces Fierce MAGA Backlash

US higher education faces policy shift as Trump team targets international student enrolment

US higher education faces policy shift as Trump team targets international student enrolment

Trump Confirms China Deal on Rare Earths, Student Visas

Trump Confirms China Deal on Rare Earths, Student Visas

​India urges US to process student visas fairly and without delay

​India urges US to process student visas fairly and without delay

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India urges US to process student visas fairly and without delay

India urges US to process student visas fairly and without delay