U.S. Losing Billions as Student Visa Crisis Deepens | Baton Rouge News

The U.S. is hemorrhaging billions—over $3 billion—as international student enrollment plummets, with Louisiana among the hardest hit. Blamed on Trump-era immigration policies like travel bans, visa backlogs, and even prioritizing World Cup fans over students, the fallout extends beyond tuition: fewer students mean less research, less diversity, and weaker local economies. Cuts to research funding have also slashed doctoral applications. Experts urge faster visa processing and targeted easing of travel restrictions for academics to reverse course before this vital talent pipeline dries up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3791f97555d54fc