Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India Addresses US Student Visa Appointment Issues
The Indian government is helping students who are having trouble getting visas to study in the US.
The US is now checking student visa applicants more carefully, including looking at their social media.
Because of this, it's become harder for Indian students to get appointments for their visas.
The Indian government is talking to the US government to try and make it easier for students to get these visas.
They are also working on stopping illegal immigration and warning people about fake job offers that try to send them abroad.
Indian students reported difficulties getting US student visa appointments.
The US announced expanded screening for visa applicants, including online presence checks.
Applicants for F, M, and J visas must make social media profiles public.
The Indian government raised concerns with the US Embassy and Department of State.
India addresses illegal immigration through advisories and the eMigrate portal.
- Who
- Indian students, the US government, the Indian government
- What
- Indian students face difficulty obtaining US student visa appointments.
- When
- The US announced expanded screening in June 2025.
- Where
- United States, India
- Why
- The US is conducting more thorough vetting of visa applicants, including online presence checks, to identify those who are inadmissible.
Indian Student Concerns
US Security Concerns
Visa Appointment Access
Indian Student Concerns
Indian students and families report difficulty in obtaining student visa appointments following expanded screening.
US Security Concerns
US authorities are increasing screening for national security, potentially affecting appointment availability.
- Affected Visas
- F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas
- Social Media Requirement
- Applicants must set profiles to public
- Action Taken by India
- Raising concerns with US Embassy and DOS
- Illegal Agents Notified
- 3,505 (as of June 2025)