India, traditionally the largest source country for international students in the US, is seeing a significant drop in arrivals, according to a new Forbes news report. The figures suggest that US universities could face a sharp decline in international students during the 2025-26 academic year. Educators suggest these new rules are making it difficult to attract talented international students. US officials have proposed rules that would change the ability of international students to work under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) scheme. Furthermore, attempts to gain long-term work visas, like the H-1B, are also becoming complicated.