There are 351,397 international students studying in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, the report said adding that 85 percent of them originate from Asia; and 43 percent of them study engineering.

Student and Exchange Visitor Programme (SEVP) is a programme within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as part of the National Security Investigations Division and acts as a bridge for government organisations that have an interest in information on non-immigrants whose primary reason for coming to the U.S. is to be students.

According to the report, Indian students registered eight per cent increase in its enrollment since January 1. India, which is on the second spot, is followed by South Korea (91,583) and Saudi Arabia (72,223).

As many as 35 percent of the international students study in three States of California (169,543), New York (117,149) and Texas (71,534), the report said, adding that 28 percent of international students (in F and M visa) in culinary and related programs originate from South Korea and Mexico, while 25 percent in health professionals and related programme originate from Canada and India.
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