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Trump's Visa Restrictions Drive Nepali Students Abroad

6/14/2025

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Nepali students are feeling the sting of the Trump administration's visa restrictions, with enrollment plummeting to 16,482. The US State Department's halt on new visa interviews and heightened scrutiny have pushed many to explore educational opportunities in Canada, Australia, and the UK, threatening the future of US university diversity and innovation.

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Story summary

Nepali students are feeling the sting of the Trump administration's visa restrictions, with enrollment plummeting to 16,482. The US State Department's halt on new visa interviews and heightened scrutiny have pushed many to explore educational opportunities in Canada, Australia, and the UK, threatening the future of US university diversity and innovation.