How DHS’s proposed visa limits risk disrupting US higher education and international enrolment
The US Department of Homeland Security’s proposed rule limiting international student visas to four years threatens to disrupt academic progress and reduce flexibility. According to the NAFSA Economic Impact Report, international students contributed a record $43.8 billion and supported over 378,000 jobs in 2023–24. The Presidents’ Alliance warns the policy duplicates oversight and imposes rigid timelines, risking long-term damage to the US global talent pipeline and higher education competitiveness.
The US Department of Homeland Security’s proposed rule limiting international student visas to four years threatens to disrupt academic progress and reduce flexibility. According to the NAFSA Economic Impact Report, international students contributed a record $43.8 billion and supported over 378,000 jobs in 2023–24. The Presidents’ Alliance warns the policy duplicates oversight and imposes rigid timelines, risking long-term damage to the US global talent pipeline and higher education competitiveness.
