Survey: Impacts of May 27, 2025,
DOS Visa Appointment Suspension

NAFSA is gathering information on how the three-week suspension in new student/exchange visitor visa appointment availability is affecting international enrollment, planning, and operations. You will be asked to provide estimated numbers of visa documents issued, enrollment, etc. Submissions are anonymous. Please do not include sensitive, identifying information (names, SEVIS ID, etc.). NAFSA will not share specific anecdotes gathered but will use the information collected to describe broadly what is occurring and identify patterns and trends. Please designate one individual from your institution to report cases to avoid duplicate reporting.

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Section 1: Institutional Background

Geographic Location

(State or Territory)

Approximate Number of Active F-1, J-1, and M-1 Students and Scholars

Provide the combined total for all active F-1, J-1, and M-1 Students and Scholars

Section 2: Awareness of Institutional Impact

Has your institution received reports from students or scholars who were unable to schedule new visa appointments due to this restriction?

Yes

Not sure

How many I-20s for initial students has your institution issued for Fall 2025 enrollment?

Please provide an estimate if the exact number is unknown.

What is your institution's average yield of students who enroll compared to the number of I-20s you issue?

Please provide an estimate if the exact number is unknown.

How many DS-2019s for initial exchange visitor students has your institution issued for Fall 2025 enrollment?

Please provide an estimate if the exact number is unknown.

How many DS-2019s for initial exchange visitor scholars (e.g., professor, research scholar, specialist, etc.) has your institution issued for activities scheduled to begin in Summer or Fall 2025?

Please provide an estimate if the exact number is unknown.

Are you aware of students or scholars who have decided not to come to the U.S. and instead plan to study/conduct research in another country?

Yes

Not sure

Is the overall fall enrollment of international students anticipated to be smaller than previous years?

Yes

Not sure

Section 3: Implications and Planning

Which of the following impacts has your institution already experienced or anticipates experiencing due to the appointment halt?

Please select the top three impacts at your institution:

Increased student inquiries or concerns

Delays in expected summer or fall 2025 arrivals

Orientation or housing disruptions

Deferred admissions or deferral requests

Lost enrollment

Staffing/resource strain in the international office

No impacts observed so far

Other

Is your institution currently planning to take any of the following actions in response to the appointment freeze?

Please select the top three impacts at your institution:

Allowing or encouraging deferral of admission

Offering late arrival accommodations

Offering distance learning options

Offering enrollment at one of your institution's campuses abroad

Contacting U.S. embassies or consulates directly

Seeking congressional or advocacy support

No specific plans at this time

Other

What is your most urgent concern related to the May 27, 2025, DOS announcement impact on your institution or your students/scholars?

Section 4: Feedback and Comments

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Survey: Impacts of May 27, 2025, DOS Visa Appointment Suspension

Section 1: Institutional Background

Section 2: Awareness of Institutional Impact

Section 3: Implications and Planning

Section 4: Feedback and Comments

Survey: Impacts of May 27, 2025,
DOS Visa Appointment Suspension