Delay in Student Visa Appointments Threatens Academic Start Dates

The senators point out that the current shortage of visa appointments is causing anxiety among prospective students who need to be in the country before classes begin. International students contribute roughly $43 billion to the U.S. economy each year and support more than 355,000 American jobs for the 2024‑25 academic year. A continued slowdown could jeopardize these economic benefits and the academic calendar of universities nationwide.