Trump 2.0: Indian Student Enrollment in US Plummets 75%, Visa & Job Woes Mount

• Indian student enrollment in US universities dropped by 75% in the first year of Trump 2.0, the sharpest decline in decades.
• Stricter visa scrutiny, increased rejection rates, and limited interview slots forced many students to postpone or cancel plans.
• Existing F-1 visa holders faced revocations, with approximately 8,000 student visas canceled by December 2025, often for old, resolved issues.
• The H-1B visa program also saw increased pressure, with proposals for high fees and limitations, impacting the 72% Indian recipients.
• A faltering US job market, social media surveillance, and an end to automatic work permit extensions added to the challenges for Indian professionals.

Why It Matters: Trump 2.0 policies led to a drastic 75% drop in Indian students in the US, increasing visa and job difficulties.