Overview

• Scenario modeling by NAFSA and JB International forecasts a 15% drop in overall international student enrollment this fall, translating to 150,000 fewer students, $7 billion in lost revenue and 60,000 jobs at risk.
• F-1 and J-1 visa issuances plunged 12% in the first four months of 2025 and 22% in May, with June figures projected to fall as much as 90% under new social media screening protocols.
• Indian student arrivals for fall 2025 are expected to decline by up to 25% because of prolonged appointment freezes and uncertainty over postgraduation work options.
• Applications to U.K. universities have risen by 2.2% for undergraduate programs and roughly 10% for graduate study as students weigh alternatives to U.S. campuses.
• NAFSA and university leaders are urging Congress and the State Department to expedite visa appointments and exempt F-1 and J-1 applicants from travel restrictions.