International education continues to be a competitive global industry, and the United States is seeking to recruit the best and the brightest. However, the overall number of international students in the United States has shown a steady decrease since the 2018/2019 academic year. Several factors such as U.S. visa policy, high tuition and living costs, and limited employment opportunities are among the obstacles international students encounter if they want to study and be employed in the United States.
The main purpose of this study is to discuss the challenges international students face in higher education based on their immigration status in the United States. This paper explores recruitment strategies, employment opportunities, and a legal path to permanent residency policies related to international students in the United States. The integrated literature review will further analyze the international policies and their impact on international students in higher education and their potential employability upon graduation. This literature review could facilitate establishing clear immigration regulations, provide more support on campus, encourage international students’ participation in the workforce, and provide a clear pathway to permanent residency. This study will contribute to the existing literature which will hopefully lead to a fair immigration policy for international students who wish to study in the United States.

Authors:
Aynur Charkasova, Texas A&M, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Aynur Charkasova is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Texas A&M in United States

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