Visa Challenges Impact International Students in the United States
📅 April 2026
International students planning to study in the United States are facing growing challenges as F-1 visa refusal rates reached around 35% in 2025, the highest in a decade. This has led to a decline of nearly 17% in new international student enrollments for the Fall 2025 intake.
In some regions, visa rejection rates have crossed 90%, raising serious concerns among applicants. Experts link this trend to stricter immigration policies introduced during the tenure of Donald Trump, resulting in reduced approvals and increased scrutiny.
