The American Students First Act of 2025 limits foreign students to 10% of a university's population under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.
The American Students First Act of 2025 mandates that universities participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program limit foreign students to 10% of their total student population each academic year. The President or the Secretary of Homeland Security can waive this cap for national security or U.S. interests, allowing up to 15% foreign students. This bill affects universities and international students under the program.
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