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U.S. visa issuances fell 11% in early 2025, hitting India and China hardest, due to Trump-era security policies.
U.S. visa issuances dropped 11% in the first eight months of 2025 compared to 2024, totaling about 250,000 fewer visas, with India and China most affected.
The decline impacted student, worker, family-based, and business visas, including a 30% drop in student visas and a nearly 50% reduction in fiancé/spouse visas.
The Trump administration cited national security and prioritizing American citizens as reasons, implementing policies like travel bans, expanded vetting, and staffing cuts at the State Department.
The drop coincided with a broader trend of declining immigration, raising concerns about economic and labor force impacts.
Las emisiones de visas estadounidenses cayeron un 11% a principios de 2025, golpeando más duramente a India y China, debido a las políticas de seguridad de la era Trump.