Students with valid visas are able to enter the U.S., but the University of Tennessee recommends following its travel guides to avoid any problems.

Data: Economic Innovation Group analysis of National Survey of College Graduates data. Note: Student visa arrivals are those who came or six or more months regardless of current status. Chart: Jacque Schrag/Axios Workers with college degrees who come to the U.

As President Donald Trump has softened his stance on Chinese students and said Wednesday that Chinese students would be welcome in US colleges and universities, it is anticipated that the temporary restriction on international student visa applications would be lifted soon.

Trump's extensive effort to keep foreign nationals from certain countries out includes the halting of refugee admissions and a travel ban.