New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- The United States could lose as much as $7 billion in revenue and more than 60,000 jobs, according to an alarming new projection from NAFSA: Association of International Educators, a non-profit organisation.

The decline in jobs and ultimately revenue stems from a potential 30-40% drop in new international students' enrollments in US universities this fall, which could translate into a 15% overall decline in higher education admissions.

Since there is no significant recovery in visa issuance for international students in July and August, up to 150,000 fewer students may arrive US for education this fall, the report by NAFSA said.

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