Amid growing concerns over the cancellation of student visas in the US—forcing hundreds of international students to leave abruptly—the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has reassured Pakistani students that American universities remain a viable option for higher education.
The statement comes after reports of students, including some from Pakistan, being ordered to depart immediately after their visas were abruptly revoked—sometimes via text or email. Pakistan’s Foreign Office has stepped in, seeking details from its US missions and pledging support for affected students.
USEFP emphasized that US-funded exchange programs, including the prestigious Fulbright scholarship, remain active despite broader aid cuts under President Donald Trump. The organization confirmed that 54 Pakistani undergraduates under the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program will continue their studies with full financial support.
“The US proudly hosts 11,000 Pakistani students, and we encourage more to pursue education in America,” USEFP stated, dismissing rumors that Fulbright scholarships had been terminated. However, they noted that the US State Department is reviewing exchange programs to align with the new administration’s priorities, with updates to follow.
The reassurance aims to ease fears among Pakistani students and reaffirm the US-Pakistan educational partnership.