Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Indian Student Visas to US Drop by 70% Amid Tightened Screening
Fewer Indian students will be going to the US to study next year because it's become harder to get a student visa.
It's hard to get an interview for the visa, and some students are being turned down.
Because of this, many students are thinking about going to school in different countries instead.
The US has made it stricter to get a visa, which is causing these problems.
Number of Indian students in US set to decrease by nearly 70% in 2025.
Limited visa interview slots are causing delays for students.
Many students are considering studying in other countries.
Increased visa refusals are occurring under Section 214B of the US Immigration and Nationality Act.
US has tightened its visa screening process.
- Who
- Indian students, study abroad consultants, and US authorities.
- What
- Sharp decline in Indian students heading to the US for 2025 due to visa difficulties.
- When
- Impacting students applying for the upcoming fall semester of 2025.
- Where
- United States and India, focusing on US consulates in India and US universities.
- Why
- Limited visa interview slots, tightened visa screening, and increased visa refusals under Section 214B.
Students and Consultants
US Authorities
Visa Availability and Processing
Students and Consultants
Experiencing limited availability of visa interview slots and increased rejections.
US Authorities
US is tightening its visa screening process, with changes since the start of the year.
- Projected Drop
- Nearly 70%
- Affected Year
- 2025
- Visa Refusal Reason
- Section 214B
- Consultant Concerns
- Limited Visa Slots
- Alternative Destinations
- UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia
