In recent years, the United States has been a beacon for ambitious Indian students seeking world-class education, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. According to In Genius Prep, India overtook China as the largest source of international students in the US during the 2023-24 academic year, with a record 331,833 enrolments — representing over a quarter of all foreign students. However, this surge reversed dramatically in 2025 amid tightening immigration policies and rising uncertainties, causing a sharp decline in arrivals and prompting many to reconsider their American aspirations. The downturn reflects wider anxieties among Indian students and their families, fuelled by visa complications, rising costs, and fears about post-study opportunitie

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