The American Students First Act of 2025 would cap the number of international students that U.S. universities can enroll through the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program. Under the bill, universities would be limited to enrolling foreign students at no more than 10 percent of their total student population each academic year. The President or Secretary of Homeland Security could waive this cap for national security reasons or if deemed in U.S. interests, but even with a waiver, international enrollment could not exceed 15 percent of the student body. The bill affects all universities participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, which is the primary visa category for international students studying in the United States. No specific funding is authorized in the legislation, as it primarily establishes enrollment restrictions through regulatory authority already held by immigration agencies.
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