To Stay or Not To Stay: The Calculus for International STEM Students in the United States

To Stay or Not To Stay: The Calculus for International STEM Students in the United States

More than 1 million international students were in the United States in 2015-16, a significant share of them in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) fields. While countries increasingly are vying for this population, these individuals face a complex choice upon graduation: to stay or leave? This Migration Information Source article examines international STEM students in the United States and the motivations underlying their postgraduation plans.

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