Why Asia-Pacific Students Beyond China and India Still Choose U.S. Colleges

By Lindsey Kundel, Editor in Chief, InGenius Prep

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While headlines fixate on China’s slowdown and India’s surge, another story has been unfolding more quietly. Across the Asia-Pacific region, students from countries like South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Indonesia have kept U.S. international enrollment surprisingly stable. They are the “silent stabilizers” of the global student pipeline—steady, academically strong, and often financially self-funded.

These students may not fill the same headlines or yield the same dramatic graphs, but they have become one of the most reliable and diversified backbones of U.S. higher education.

The Steady Core: Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan

In U.S. international-student enrollment, three Asia-Pacific markets (excluding China and India) stand out for their scale and relative stability: South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan. Together, they contributed about 88,372 new students in 2023–24 — just under 90,000 — making them a dependable “core” amid shifts in larger origin countries.

South Korea

According to Open Doors 2023–24, South Korea sent 43,149 students (–1.6 % year-over-year) — maintaining its position as one of the top three source countries after India and China (IIE Open Doors). In the 2023 SEVIS by the Numbers report, South Korea had 63,314 active SEVIS records (i.e. currently enrolled F-1/M-1 students) — a figure that includes continuing and multi-year students (US Department of Homeland Security). Despite modest year-to-year fluctuations, Korean students remain a priority for U.S. institutions because of strong academic preparation, high English competence, and relatively high capacity for self-funding or full-pay tuition.

Vietnam

Open Doors reports 22,066 Vietnamese students in 2023–24 (an increase of +0.8 %). (IIE Open Doors). In SEVIS data (2023), Vietnam had 31,310 active records, ranking among the top Southeast Asian countries in student presence (US Department of Homeland Security). 

Over the past decade, Vietnam has been one of the few Southeast Asian origin markets with sustained growth. In this market, many students begin via community colleges or public institutions and later transfer to four-year universities. The Vietnamese applicant base often emphasizes value, career pathways (including OPT), and clarity of post-graduation outcomes.

Taiwan

Open Doors reports 23,157 Taiwanese students in 2023–24 (+6.1 %) (IIE Open Doors). SEVIS 2023 active-records data shows 28,218 Taiwanese student records (US Department of Homeland Security).
Taiwan’s outbound mobility has rebounded strongly post-pandemic. Many Taiwanese students come with solid academic backgrounds, strong English ability, and familiarity with Western pedagogy. Their domestic education system often aligns well with U.S. undergraduate preparation, reducing friction.

Why these three?

• Together they approach ~90,000 students (in the “new enrollment” view), making them a meaningful cluster in the U.S. international pipeline.
• Each combines scale, reliability, and upward room for recruitment — unlike smaller senders whose contributions fluctuate or remain negligible.
  Their student behaviors and motivations are sufficiently similar (academic preparedness, English-medium schooling, balance of ROI vs prestige) to draw comparative insights.

These three countries, then, serve as the “silent stabilizers” — not flying off the charts individually, but together forming a resilient base.

Case Study: Vietnam’s Rising Profile in U.S. Enrollment

Vietnam’s Steady Ascent

Among Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam quietly punches above its weight. Over the past decade, it has climbed into the top five global sources of international students in the U.S., a status it retains in 2023–24. According to Open Doors 2023–24, there were 22,066 Vietnamese students in the U.S. (a modest +0.8% increase year-over-year). (Open Doors, 2024)
The SEVIS by the Numbers, Fall 2023 report shows 31,310 active Vietnamese student records, indicating sustained, multi-year presence across academic levels. (ICE/SEVIS 2023)

This scale makes Vietnam the largest Southeast Asian source country and one of the few non-English-speaking markets that continues to expand while others plateau. The growth reflects Vietnam’s expanding middle class, robust English education system, and pragmatic focus on return on investment (ROI).

A Broad-Based Pipeline

Vietnam’s student mobility spans every level of education. SEVIS data show that, as of Fall 2023:

• Roughly 63% of active Vietnamese students were enrolled in higher education (associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral programs).
• About 20% were in K–12 (especially private and boarding high schools).
• The remainder were in language training or other short-term categories.

Open Doors confirms similar patterns. Of the 22,066 students reported in 2023–24, about 70% were pursuing undergraduate or associate degrees, with the rest split among graduate, non-degree, and OPT categories. (Open Doors, 2024)

This balance underscores a key strength of the Vietnam–U.S. education corridor: families are starting earlier (in secondary or language programs) and staying longer, often progressing to higher degrees in the U.S. system.

Affordability, Investment, and Spending Patterns

While affordability remains central to most families’ decision-making, Vietnam’s outbound market now spans a wide socioeconomic range.

• ICEF Monitor (2024) reports that a typical self-funded undergraduate budget for Vietnamese students in the U.S. averages USD 30,000–40,000 annually, including tuition and living costs — roughly in line with your original figure, though it varies widely by region and institution. (ICEF Monitor, 2024)
• Families at the high end of the spectrum increasingly pursue “prestige pathways” at liberal-arts colleges or private universities, while others favor community college + transfer models to manage costs.

The willingness to invest — even at Ivy-plus price points — indicates a strong belief in the U.S. education ROI. A 2023 IDP survey found that 63% of Vietnamese students view the U.S. as offering the “best career outcomes” among English-speaking destinations. (IDP Connect, 2023)

Where They Go

SEVIS Fall 2023 data confirm that Vietnamese students are widely distributed across the U.S., with notable concentrations in:

• California, Texas, and Washington (strong community-college ecosystems);
• Massachusetts and New York (liberal-arts and research universities); and
• Florida and Illinois (emerging hubs for mid-tier and public universities).

Based on institutional reporting and internal enrollment data from 2023–24, the leading destinations include:

• University of South Florida (USF) — a consistent top recruiter, aided by urban safety, career-readiness programs, and scholarship flexibility.
• University of Massachusetts Amherst, Arizona State University, and University of Cincinnati — known for large business and engineering cohorts.
• DePauw University, Denison, and Dickinson College — favored liberal-arts options that market personalized support.

At the prestige tier, Open Doors and institutional dashboards show Vietnamese undergraduates enrolling at New York University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and University of Florida, among others. These four are among the most frequently cited “dream schools” in Vietnamese student surveys (IDP Connect, 2023).

What They Study

Field-of-study trends for Vietnamese students align with both national economic priorities and global employability goals.

According to SEVIS Fall 2023 discipline-level data, the largest categories of Vietnamese new enrollments were:

Together, Business, STEM, and Health programs account for roughly 60% of total enrollments, underscoring the pragmatic mindset of Vietnamese families.

Outlook

With nearly 5,000 new Vietnamese students entering U.S. programs each year, Vietnam’s position as a “silent stabilizer” is well-earned. Its early English education reforms, middle-class expansion, and community-college-to-university pipeline have created a durable base of student mobility.

For U.S. universities, Vietnam represents a strategic “sweet spot”: cost-aware but brand-sensitive, globally engaged but academically serious. Its growth may be incremental rather than explosive — but in an era of volatility, incremental can be exactly what stability looks like.

The Rising Fringe: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore

Beyond the core three of Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan, a secondary tier of Asia-Pacific countries continues to provide quiet stability to U.S. international enrollment.

Collectively, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore contribute roughly 27,000–30,000 students to U.S. higher education each year. None individually rival Korea or Vietnam in scale, but together they form a vital “middle layer” of Asia-Pacific enrollment — steady, educated, and remarkably resilient.

Indonesia

According to Open Doors 2023–24, 8,348 Indonesian students were enrolled in U.S. institutions — a 1.4 % decrease from the prior year. (Open Doors 2024)

Despite this slight dip, Indonesia remains one of Southeast Asia’s most important outbound markets. SEVIS Fall 2023 lists roughly 11,870 active Indonesian student records, showing that many stay in multi-year degree programs or OPT extensions. (ICE SEVIS 2023)

Demand continues to rise among upper-middle-class families and international-school graduates, many of whom pursue engineering, business, or computer science degrees. U.S. public universities offering assistantships or tuition reciprocity — such as the University of Wisconsin system, University of Minnesota, and Arizona State University — remain popular.

A 2024 ICEF Monitor report highlights that the majority of Indonesian students consider the U.S. their “aspirational” destination but cite visa uncertainty and cost as barriers; this makes scholarships and transparent ROI crucial to recruitment. (ICEF Monitor, 2024)

Thailand

Open Doors 2023–24 recorded 5,310 Thai students in the U.S. (a –1.2 % change year-over-year). Thailand’s market has been largely flat over the past five years, stabilized by strong U.S.-affiliated high schools and long-standing Fulbright partnerships.

SEVIS Fall 2023 lists 6,342 active Thai student records, with most concentrated in California, New York, and Massachusetts. (ICE SEVIS 2023)

Thai students are notable for their diversity of pathways — a roughly even split among undergraduates, graduates, and non-degree exchange participants. Liberal-arts colleges (e.g., Smith, Mount Holyoke, Kalamazoo) and mid-sized publics (e.g., University of Oregon, San José State) attract well-prepared students from elite Bangkok schools.

Malaysia

Open Doors 2023–24 reports 4,816 Malaysian students, a –3.2 % contraction year-over-year. (Open Doors 2024)

Malaysia’s outbound mobility remains high overall, but the U.S. share has eroded slightly as Australia and the U.K. — with proximity, lower cost, and clearer migration pathways — continue to dominate.

Nevertheless, Malaysian students in the U.S. are academically strong: English-medium instruction is widespread, and many attend branch campuses of U.S. universities within Malaysia (e.g., Monash Malaysia, Curtin Malaysia, Heriot-Watt Malaysia) before transferring abroad. STEM and business remain the dominant fields.

ICEF Monitor notes that U.S. universities could regain share by emphasizing internship support and employability outcomes rather than prestige alone.

The Philippines

Open Doors 2023–24 lists 4,100 Filipino students, a 7.4 % increase from the prior year — one of the region’s fastest growth rates. (Open Doors 2024)

The Philippines’ English-medium education system, U.S. cultural ties, and high digital literacy create a uniquely well-prepared student population. Most enroll in business, IT, health sciences, and nursing programs, often through institutional partnerships or exchange routes.

Filipino graduate enrollments, particularly in public health, engineering, and education, have also grown as the country invests in professional upskilling. SEVIS Fall 2023 reported 5,217 active student records, consistent with steady year-to-year growth.

Singapore

Open Doors 2023–24 shows 4,574 Singaporean students in the U.S., a 2 % increase year-over-year. (Open Doors 2024)

Singapore is a small but influential market: its students are academically elite, fluent in English, and well-versed in global education options. Many pursue graduate STEM programs, MBA pathways, or selective liberal-arts colleges (e.g., Williams, Amherst, Pomona).

Singaporean families often use the U.S. for academic prestige rather than migration — aligning more with Hong Kong or Japan in mindset than Southeast Asia.

SEVIS Fall 2023 lists 5,982 active Singaporean student records, confirming the country’s consistency.

Regional Takeaway

Across these five “rising fringe” markets, the story is one of persistence, not volatility. Individually, they contribute moderate numbers; collectively, they stabilize the region.

Together, these countries represent a crucial diversification layer for U.S. universities seeking to balance heavy reliance on China and India. Their common threads include:

• High English proficiency and strong secondary education systems.
• Growing middle-class affordability (particularly in Indonesia and the Philippines).
• Preference for public universities, scholarships, and employability outcomes over elite branding.
• Cultural familiarity with the U.S. and positive alumni networks.

In other words, they’re not the loudest markets — but they’re the ones that keep the foundation steady.

Australia’s Dual Role: Competitor and Collaborator

Australia looms large in any Asia-Pacific analysis, both as a major destination and as a subtle partner in global student mobility.

As a Competitor

Australia remains one of the most attractive destinations for Asia-Pacific students due to proximity, English-medium study, and historically generous post-study work rights. In 2024, Australia recorded ~1.10 million international enrolments across sectors (enrolments, not people), up ~13% on 2023 — underscoring its scale. (Study Travel Network)

But policy has tightened since 2024–25:

• GTE → GS (stricter intent test). On 23 March 2024, Australia replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) with the Genuine Student (GS) requirement for student visas. (AU Immigration and Citizenship Website) 
• Higher English minimums. From March 2024, the student visa IELTS minimum rose to 6.0 (and Temporary Graduate 485 to 6.5), with ELICOS raised to IELTS 5.0. (Govt-announced changes summarized by IELTS Australia.) (IDP IELTS Australia)
• End of the extra 2-year Post-Study Work extension. The government confirmed the two-year extension would no longer be available from mid-2024. (AU Department of Education)
• Managed growth via caps & housing. From 2026, universities’ ability to grow international commencements is tied to investment in new student housing; for 2025, the government also set system-wide managed commencements targets. (AU Ministers’ Media Centre)

These levers are already visible in the data: international commencements were down ~16% year-to-date to July 2025, with the English-language (ELICOS) sector hit hardest (≈-40%). Visa applications have also fallen ~26% year over year, according to recent reporting on government figures.The PIE News

What this means for U.S. recruiters.
Policy headwinds in Australia (tougher intent test, higher English thresholds, fewer post-study work extensions, and caps linked to housing) push some APAC families to reconsider the U.S. despite a higher sticker price — particularly those prioritizing perceived safety, prestige, and OPT outcomes. The shift isn’t a stampede, but it modestly improves U.S. competitiveness in Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

As a Collaborator

Australia is also a valuable academic partner for the U.S.: joint degrees, research consortia, and exchange networks (e.g., Go8-U.S. collaborations) extend brand reach and faculty ties on both sides of the Pacific. When Australia tightens, the U.S. often absorbs some demand; when it loosens, both systems expand global mobility. The key for U.S. institutions is to signal ROI clearly (internships/OPT, housing support, and safety) to capture students who might otherwise choose Australia on convenience alone.

Mindset and Motivation: The APAC Distinction

While China and India dominate U.S. enrollment totals, students from the wider Asia-Pacific bring a distinctly different outlook. Research across IDP Connect (2023), QS ISS (2024), and ICEF Monitor shows that Southeast Asian families value stability, safety, and ROI above all else.

A culture of careful confidence

• Risk calculation over prestige. IDP’s 2023 Student Buyer Behaviour Report found that 72 % of Vietnamese, 69 % of Thai, and 65 % of Indonesian respondents ranked safety and post-study work policies above institutional ranking when choosing destination countries. This stands in contrast to East Asian students (Japan, Korea, China), who still cite ranking as the top factor.
• Financial pragmatism. ICEF’s 2024 Southeast Asia Market Outlook reported that more than half of surveyed parents in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines budget between USD 25,000–35,000 per year, balancing ambition with sustainability. Scholarships, credit transfers, and part-time work rights are decisive motivators.
• Early English advantage. According to the EF English Proficiency Index 2024, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia ranked within the world’s top 20; Vietnam and Indonesia achieved “high proficiency.” This linguistic readiness allows APAC students to adapt quickly to Western pedagogy, reducing the attrition risk for U.S. universities.
• Outcome orientation. Across IDP and QS surveys, the leading question families ask is not “Which university is most famous?” but “Where will my child get a good job?” Roughly 64% of respondents from Southeast Asia cited career outcomes and employability as their primary drivers — the highest of any region.

These patterns reflect a mindset shaped by rapid economic growth and cautious optimism: families invest heavily in education but want measurable returns. They are globally minded, not trend-driven — a combination that makes them the “quietly dependable” segment of the international student market.

Institutional Patterns & Recruitment Implications

Where They Go — and Why

U.S. destinations that attract APAC students share several traits supported by Open Doors 2023–24 and SEVIS 2023:

The recruitment takeaway

• ROI beats ranking. Campaigns emphasizing employment outcomes, co-ops, and alumni success resonate more than brand reputation alone.
• Transparency builds trust. Families in Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan respond best to clear communication about housing, safety, and financial planning — traits often cited in ICEF’s 2024 interviews with agents.
• Local partnerships pay off. U.S. institutions that maintain strong relationships with international schools, community-college partners, or government scholarship programs see steadier pipelines.
• Personal networks matter. Alumni referrals remain the top influencer in Thailand and the Philippines; digital ads and one-off fairs rank lower.
• Hybrid & micro-credentials on the rise. Post-pandemic flexibility (2+2 and 3+1 models, online certificates before transfer) is growing rapidly among cost-conscious families.

In short, recruiting across the broader Asia-Pacific requires patience, visibility, and proof of value — not hype. The institutions that cultivate genuine relationships and demonstrate outcomes will continue to benefit from the region’s most stable, long-term growth.

Competition, Perception, and the Path Forward

The global race for students is tightening. Canada and Australia still attract Asia-Pacific families with work-migration incentives, while the United Kingdom competes through one-year master’s programs and post-study visas. Yet the United States retains unmatched academic prestige, diversity of institutions, and research depth.

How APAC families see the U.S.

Recent IDP Connect 2023 data show that 64% of Southeast Asian respondents ranked the U.S. as the destination “most likely to deliver strong career outcomes.” Families perceive an American degree as a global credential—a hedge against domestic uncertainty and a springboard into multinational careers.

Still, concerns persist. Visa complexity, safety perceptions, and cost remain barriers, especially compared with Australia’s proximity or Canada’s more straightforward migration path. Yet as Australia and Canada impose new enrolment caps and stricter visa filters in 2024–25, U.S. universities are regaining relative competitiveness by emphasizing academic quality over volume.

Where the U.S. has an edge

• Prestige + Practicality. American degrees still signal top-tier quality, but OPT and research training provide tangible ROI.
• Institutional breadth. More than 4,000 accredited institutions allow differentiated pricing and program flexibility—crucial for price-sensitive families.
• Perceived safety. ICEF Monitor 2024 found that U.S. campuses offering clear housing, mental-health, and safety resources saw higher conversion rates among Vietnamese and Thai applicants.
• Network effect. Alumni communities in Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Jakarta, and Manila actively mentor and fund subsequent cohorts, building durable trust loops.

The message for recruiters

Families across the Asia-Pacific increasingly ask:

1. What are the career outcomes, not just the rankings?
2. How will the university support my child’s transition and housing?
3. What hands-on research, co-op, or internship options exist?

Institutions that answer these questions transparently—and maintain visibility beyond China and India—position themselves as safe, reputable, and outcome-oriented choices in an uncertain global market.

The Takeaway: Stability Is Strategy

According to Open Doors 2023–24, Asia-Pacific countries excluding China and India accounted for roughly 295,000 international students in the U.S.—approximately 26% of the total international-student population. That share grew 6–7 % year-over-year, even as China plateaued and India surged.

This composite group—comprising Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Japan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Hong Kong—has become the quiet backbone of U.S. enrollment resilience. None make headlines individually, but together they anchor the system when larger markets swing.

For university leaders and enrollment strategists, the lesson is simple:

• Diversification works. Reliance on a single source country invites volatility; balanced recruitment across multiple APAC markets yields steadier growth.
• Stability sells. Families are drawn to institutions that demonstrate consistency in support, communication, and outcomes.
• Relationships compound. Long-term partnerships with schools, alumni, and agents across Southeast Asia consistently outperform short-term marketing bursts.
• Data drives trust. Sharing clear evidence of graduation rates, OPT success, and safety builds credibility faster than glossy branding.

In a world where headlines celebrate surges and slides, the real story is quietly steady. The “silent stabilizers” of the Asia-Pacific are proving that measured confidence—and patient investment—are what keep U.S. higher education balanced for the long haul.

Data & Methodology Notes

1. Open Doors vs SEVIS reporting
   • Open Doors counts new international student enrollments per academic year, as reported by U.S. institutions, and is often used for trend and origin-country comparisons.
   • SEVIS by the Numbers reports active SEVIS records (F-1/M-1), which include continuing students, transfers, and those on OPT, giving a cumulative view of the U.S. international student population.
2. Year structure alignment
   • Open Doors uses the academic year (Fall to Summer) model (e.g., 2023–24).
   • SEVIS is typically reported in calendar-year or term snapshots (e.g., Fall 2023, year 2023 totals).
3. Country-of-origin definitions
   • Some smaller APAC countries may fall below Open Doors’ public reporting thresholds; their contributions are thus captured only in aggregated “All Other” categories.
   • The categorization “Asia-Pacific excluding China & India” is defined in this analysis as including countries with historically higher outbound volumes (e.g. Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Japan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Nepal), while acknowledging smaller contributors like Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Pacific island states in narrative commentary.
4. Reporting lag and timing
   • Some newer policy effects (e.g. visa changes, pandemic rebound) may not yet fully appear in 2023–24 data; always interpret growth or decline with a 1–2 year buffer where possible.
5. Institutional-level vs aggregated data
   • Institutional claims (e.g., “USF enrolls many Vietnamese”) may draw from university disclosures or internal datasets; these should be footnoted or annotated where possible.
6. Exchange, K–12, language, and non-degree students
   • Some sources (SEVIS, ICEF, UNESCO) include non-degree, K–12, and language-training student flows; analyses restricted to undergraduate/graduate flows must explicitly state that filter.

References

Primary Data Sources

Institute of International Education (IIE). (2024). Open Doors 2023–24: Report on International Educational Exchange – Fast Facts & Data Portal. https://opendoorsdata.org/data/international-students/ 

IIE. (2023). Open Doors Country Fact Sheet – Vietnam (2023). https://opendoorsdata.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/OpenDoors_FactSheet_Vietnam_2023.pdf 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (ICE / SEVP). (2024, May 10). SEVIS by the Numbers – 2023 Annual Report (CY 2023). https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/btn/24_0510_hsi_sevp-cy23-sevis-btn.pdf 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2024, May 10). All Students by Country of Citizenship (2023).  https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/btn/24_0510_hsi_sevp-cy23-sevis-btn.pdf

Supplementary Analysis & Market Surveys

ICEF Monitor. (2024, March). Market Snapshot: A Guide to International Student Recruitment in Vietnam.

https://monitor.icef.com/2024/03/market-snapshot-a-guide-to-international-student-recruitment-in-vietnam/ 

ICEF Monitor. (2024). Southeast Asia Market Outlook 2024: Mobility Trends & Recruitment Insights.

https://monitor.icef.com/category/regions/asia/vietnam/ 

IDP Connect. (2023). Student Buyer Behaviour Report – Vietnam Market Insights. (IDP Research Series). [Proprietary summary referenced] https://www.idp-connect.com 

QS Quacquarelli Symonds. (2024). International Student Survey 2024 – Global Findings.

https://www.qs.com/insights/international-student-survey/ 

Education First (EF). (2024). EF English Proficiency Index 2024.

https://www.ef.com/epi/ 

Regional & Policy Sources (Australia & Comparative)

Australian Government – Department of Education. (2024). International Student Numbers by Country, State and Territory 2024 Dataset.

https://www.education.gov.au/international-education-data-and-research/international-student-numbers-country-state-and-territory 

Australian Department of Home Affairs. (2024, March 23). Implementation of the Genuine Student Requirement (GS).

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement

IELTS Australia / IDP. (2024, March). New English-language requirements for Australian student and graduate visas.

https://ielts.com.au/articles/australian-student-visa-english-requirements-2024 

The Guardian (Australia Edition). (2025, Oct 14). University of Sydney denied request to increase international student enrolments next year.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/14/university-of-sydney-denied-request-to-increase-international-student-enrolments-next-year 

University World News. (2025). Australia’s managed growth plan for international education: Policy overview and sector reaction.

https://www.universityworldnews.com/ 

Additional Context & Cross-Checks

ICEF Monitor. (2024). Vietnam and Southeast Asia Outbound Mobility Trends 2024.

Open Doors Data Portal. (2024). Fields of Study and Academic Level Breakdown by Country.

Study in the States. (2024). Read the 2023 SEVIS by the Numbers Report. https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2024/05/read-the-2023-sevis-by-the-numbers-report