US student visa refusals hit decade high; Cayman enrolment stable
Refusal rates for US student visas have reached their highest level in a decade.
A 2025 analysis by international education firm Shorelight – based on US State Department data obtained through a freedom of information request – revealed that the refusal rate for F-1 academic visas rose to 35% in 2025, up from 31% in 2024.
The figure marks the highest level recorded since 2015 and reflects a broader tightening of access that has coincided with policy shifts and expanded vetting requirements. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Apr 16, 2026 01:43 PM