The number of student visas issued by the United States has decreased by approximately 20% compared to the same month last year, with a notable decline from India due to the restrictive policies of President Donald Trump.

New federal data indicate a 19.1% decline in international students entering the US in August 2025, with a significant 44.5% drop from India, the largest sending country.

Data from the International Trade Commission indicates that in August, the US issued approximately 313,138 student visas, reflecting a 19.1 percent decrease compared to August 2024.

41,540 fewer Indian students arrived in the US this August compared to the previous year, typically the peak travel month before the fall semester.

After India, arrivals estimates from the US International Trade Administr

See Full Page