Breaking news for 14 January: This article covers the US government travel bans and suspension and review of immigration programmes affecting students (and other nationals) from 39 countries. The following article focuses on current US policies that affect international students from 39 countries hoping to come to the US or to extend their stay in the US. Other visa categories affected by the hold include the H-1B programme and the Academic Training work programme for J-1 visa holders. Adjudications of Green Card applications submitted by nationals of the 39 affected countries are also on hold. Overall, there was a 19% drop in international students travelling to the US in August 2025 versus August 2024.

Source: International New York Times January 15, 2026 00:19 UTC