US Universities Report More Chinese Applicants Despite Visa Crackdown The US visa crackdown on Chinese nationals was expected to lead to a sharp decline in applications from China, which sends more students to the US than any other nation.
However, according to a recent survey by the Institute of International Education, 65% of American universities have seen either increases or no drop off in the number of Chinese applicants this year compared to last.
The Indian student population, which is the largest source of international students for US institutions, has seen a sharp decline, with only 39% of schools reporting stability or gains.