U.S. international student arrivals fell by 19% this August compared to last year, marking the largest decline outside the pandemic period. This drop coincides with delayed visa processing, expanded travel restrictions, and heightened scrutiny under the Trump administration, which have disrupted entry for students from 19 countries. Asian student arrivals plunged 24%, including a 44% decrease for Indian students, the largest nationality group among international enrollees, while China continues to see diminished enrollments. These arrival data signal early trends for fall semester international enrollment and illustrate ongoing challenges to America’s status as the top study destination globally, especially in key sending regions.