Homeland Security corrects data error — international student enrollment rose, not declined

## International Student Enrollment Numbers Revised Upward

This article discusses a significant correction in the reported figures for international student enrollment in the United States. Here’s a breakdown:

• **Initial Error:** The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initially reported a decline in international student enrollment.
• **Correction:** A new analysis by Professor Chris Glass revealed that the DHS’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data significantly underreported the number of international students by over 200,000.
• **Revised Numbers:** The corrected data shows a total of 1,294,231 international students enrolled in September, a substantial increase from the previously reported figure.
• **Growth:** The revised data indicates a year-over-year growth of 6.5%, aligning with data from the U.S. Department of State and the Institute of International Education, which also showed record numbers of international students.
• **Context:** This correction is particularly important given the ongoing debate and legal battles surrounding international student visas, including a recent dispute between the Trump administration and Harvard University.
• **Harvard’s Situation:** Harvard University has been involved in a legal battle with the Trump administration over international student visas, with a temporary injunction currently in place. International students make up a disproportionately high percentage of Harvard’s enrollment.

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