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Harvard, Stanford, Duke, and Rice universities in the US are admitting students from their waitlists very late, just weeks before classes start. This is due to budget cuts and a big drop in international students joining this year. The US government paused visa interviews and added new rules, causing delays for students from countries like India and China. These changes made it hard for universities to predict how many students would enroll. Duke added 50 students after closing its waitlist in June. Stanford and Rice also accepted waitlisted students and offered financial help. This last-minute move helps fill empty seats and keep class sizes stable despite challenges. Indian students hoping to study in the US may face delays because of visa issues and fewer spots available. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 17:05 IST; source: link)