Archive · 2 Aug 2025
US Student Visa: New Rules for Indian Applicants in 2025
The US is changing the rules for student visas.
Indian students will pay more to apply and are now required to make their social media public.
The proposed change might also bring a time limit to their stay, instead of allowing them to stay as long as they study.
These new rules aim to control how long people stay in the US.
Staying updated on these new rules is important for anyone planning to study in America.
Student visa application fees have increased.
Social media screening is now mandatory for Indian applicants.
A fixed time limit on student visas is proposed.
A visa integrity fee of $250 is applicable.
Minimum fee of $24 for Form I-94 applies.
- Who
- Indian students applying for US visas.
- What
- Changes to US student visa applications, including fees, social media checks, and potential time limits.
- When
- Some changes are in effect, others are expected starting September 2025.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- To tighten immigration policies and reduce overstays.
- Visa Integrity Fee
- $250
- Form I-94 Fee
- $24 (minimum)
- Social Media Requirement
- Privacy settings to 'public'
- Visa Categories Affected
- F, M, J
- Proposed Change
- Fixed time limit on student visas