India, July 22 -- Indian-American billionaire and entrepreneur Vinod Khosla has expressed concern over the sharp decline in US visas issued to international students. In an X post, Khosla warned that the trend could hurt America's long-term competitiveness and innovation.

He responded to a Hoover Institution report that highlighted that US student visas issued to international students fell by roughly one-third in 2025. The report also warned that recently finalized changes to the Duration of Status (D/S) rule could make that decline more permanent.

In response to the X report, Khosla claimed that by limiting possibilities for foreign students, the US was undermining one of its biggest advantages.

"It's sad to see how much we are hurti...