The year 2025 has been a roller-coaster for foreign students and workers in the U.S., following the return of Donald Trump to the presidency. From sweeping changes in immigration rules to new restrictions on work visas, several policies directly affected student-workers across the country. As the year draws to a close, here’s a look at the ten key Trump administration decisions in 2025 that caused maximum stress for student-workers. 1. H-1B Visa Fees HikedIn September 2025, President Trump announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees to $100,000. The move made it nearly impossible for foreign student-workers to obtain the visa, with many U.S. companies halting their hiring of international talent. 2. Social Media ScrutinyFrom January, all new visa applicants faced mandatory social ...