India, Oct. 26 -- The number of foreign students entering the US in August decreased by 19% from the same period previous year, as per the recently disclosed official data from the Department of Commerce. The federal data also shows a 45% decrease in students from India, the country that sends the most students to the US.

If the US modifies its immigration laws, international students may find it less desirable to study and pursue employment prospects in the US.

The US' limitations on their "stay period" and the imposition of taxes on their OPT earnings pose dual threats to international students.

Under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, international students on an F-1 visa can work for US companies. In America, foreign st...