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Insights & AnalyticsThe Looming Demographic Cliff: Why “America First” Should Keep the US First in Global Education
With its unparalleled higher education capacity and infrastructure, the US is uniquely positioned to benefit from projected growth in global student flows. Yet instead of seizing this opportunity, federal policy is making it harder for students to choose the US. Shorelight experts take a closer look.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: September 11, 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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NewsStudying in the US in 2025/2026: 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: September 4, 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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NewsHow to Request an Emergency Visa Appointment
Need to expedite the process of getting your student visa? Here is the process for requesting an emergency visa appointment to study in the US in 2025.
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NewsTrump Says He Will Allow 600,000 Chinese International Students Into the US
For Chinese international students, the announcement could open new pathways to study in the US at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Study in USAUS Student Visa Requirements & Documentation Explained
Which student visa suits you best? If you are an international student hoping to attend university in the USA, read our guide and learn more about US student visa eligibility and US student visa required documents.
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Insights & AnalyticsInternational Students Don’t Take Seats — They Create Them
The claim that international students take seats away from US domestic students is simply false. The US currently operates well below its actual capacity.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: August 14, 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 & Analytics2025 Global Student Flows – US Outlook
As we noted last year, much can change in international education in just one year. While 2024 brought a strong post-COVID recovery and a favorable outlook for 2025, recent policy shifts are now having a significant impact on the upcoming intake. New visa measures — including a four-week pause in student visa processing and expanded social media vetting — are making it increasingly difficult for international students to realize their dream of studying in the United States.
