Spiceworks
Spiceworks features Loren Locke discussing declining foreign student enrollment, the impact of new visa policies on international IT talent, and the future of STEM OPT.
From the Article
"I expect the numbers to dip much further for 2025-26, because of the new F, M, and J visa policy that went into effect in late June, and because of how international students have been treated and talked about under the new Trump Administration."
"Essentially, graduates with IT degrees can remain in F-1 student status for three years after graduation. That gives them three chances to enter the annual H-1B cap lottery and take full-time work here."
"Greater consistency in immigration rules, smoother processing, and a clear message that skilled professionals are valued long-term would further strengthen the U.S.'s position as the top destination for global talent."