India, Nov. 24 -- Visa-related challenges continue to be the biggest obstacle for international students planning to study in the United States. A recent study by the International Educational Exchange, conducted with ten partner higher education associations, found that 96% of US institutions cited visa delays and denials as the primary reason for declines in new enrollments, while travel restrictions were the second major factor, noted by 68%.

International student deferrals are options offered by US colleges that allow admitted international applicants to delay their enrollment and join the following year's class. This means students don't lose their admission if they face visa delays, travel issues, or other circumstances that preven...