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Insights & AnalyticsA Shrinking Pipeline of Domestic Students
As birth rates decline and the US workforce ages, international students are increasingly critical to sustaining US innovation, competitiveness, and education capacity.
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Study in USAStudy in USA: USA Universities Guide for International Students
This step-by-step guide on how to study in the USA helps you research American universities, decide where to apply, and understand the application, acceptance, and arrival processes.
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NewsStudying in the US in 2025: Frequently Asked Questions
Concerned about the recent headlines from the US? We hear you - and want you to know that our campuses are here to support you. Check out our FAQs for studying in the US in 2025 and get your questions answered.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: June 19, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
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Study in USAOptional Practical Training (OPT) Guide for International Students
Learn how to work or get an internship in the United States with OPT.
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Insights & AnalyticsEducation Is a Trade Powerhouse
International students don’t just enrich campuses or fill needed positions, they are one of the country’s most powerful trade surpluses. International education represents a $56 billion trade surplus for the US.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: June 12, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
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Insights & AnalyticsAmerica’s Innovation Engine Relies on Global Talent
Even temporary disruptions in the flow of international talent can ripple through the US economy, education system, and national security for decades to come.
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Insights & AnalyticsStudent Visa Issuances Were Already Dropping
The Shorelight Analytics team took a close look at the last three years of student visa issuances. The numbers were already declining, even before the current freeze.
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NewsFall 2025 Arrival & Start Dates
Here are the latest arrival and start dates for international students planning to start undergraduate or graduate programs in the US in Fall 2025.
