US F-1 Student Visa Issuance Plummets 34% in 2025
US F-1 student visa issuance dropped sharply by 34% from 2024 to 2025, with Indian students hit hardest at a 60% decline year-over-year. The decline stems from visa interview freezes, processing delays, expanded visa restrictions, and the administration's policy shift against international student recruitment that experts warn will cost the US economy billions.