Trump Administration's Visa Restrictions Hit International Students at Top US Universities Like Harvard

Published on 5.28.25

  The Trump administration's tightening of visa vetting procedures has sent shockwaves through the education sector, particularly affecting international students at top universities like Harvard. This move is part of a broader crackdown on international students, which includes revoking institutions' ability to sponsor foreign students and expanding grounds for terminating their legal status. Harvard University was initially set to lose its ability to enroll international students due to concerns over visa sponsorship. However, a federal judge intervened, blocking the move and allowing Harvard to continue enrolling international students. The university had argued that losing these students would have a devastating impact on its global identity. The US State Department's suspension of visa application processing for international students will likely lead to delays in scheduling student visas, potentially disrupting plans for summer and fall terms. This could also affect university budgets as institutions struggle with funding shortfalls. According to the policy change, thousands of international students may be impacted by the freeze on admissions from certain countries, contributing to declining international enrollment in the US higher education system.

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