The number of student visas issued by the United States saw a steep decline in August, falling nearly 20 percent year-over-year, with India recording the sharpest drop, according to new data released by the U.S. International Trade Commission.

In August 2025, the U.S. issued 313,138 student visas, the primary intake month for American universities — marking a 19.1 percent decrease compared to August 2024.

The decline follows a series of immigration restrictions introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration, including tighter vetting and new fees.

India’s Steep Fall

India, which last year overtook China as the top source of foreign students in the U.S., witnessed a 44.5 percent drop in student visa issuances — the sharpest decline among all countries.

With this reversal, China

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