Trump's US Student Visa Crackdown Hits Indians Hard | F1 Visa | Spotlight

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US student visas issued to Indian nationals during the peak admission season in 2025 dropped by 62%, according to a report by the Center for Immigration Studies. The plunge marked a major shift in America's immigration and education policy. The Trump administration's tighter immigration measures have led to a sharp decline in F-1 visas for Indian students. India is the largest source of international students in the US. Daniela Laurel on Spotlight breaks down the latest visa data, explains the new policy changes, why they matter and what could happen next. 00:00 — The American dream under pressure 00:31 — Are Indian students being targeted? 00:56 — The sharp fall in student visas 02:14 — Why the US is tightening student visa rules 02:28 — Understanding US student visa categories 03:21 — The OPT programme at the centre of the debate 04:06 — How OPT became a pathway to employment 05:14 — The proposed $100,000 OPT fee controversy 05:46 — Trump's wider immigration crackdown ---

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