2024-06-14
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US Mission to India faces a skyrocketing demand for student visa
US Student Visa Applications from India Surge in 2024
US Mission to India faces a skyrocketing demand for student visa
The US Embassy in India is witnessing a significant increase in the number of student visa requests, indicating a rising pattern of Indian students opting for higher learning opportunities in the United States. On a single day, June 13th, consular officials conducted interviews with an all-time high of 3,900 student visa applicants during the 8th annual Student Visa Day.
This rise is following a notable jump over the last three years. In 2023, the US Embassy issued more student visas to Indian students than in the previous four years combined. This development is in stark contrast to a 400% increase in requests for all other types of visas from 2021 to 2023. "This remarkable increase demonstrates the continuous dedication of the US government to support students and make their journey to the United States easier," the US Embassy in India announced in a news release. The US Embassy is actively addressing this surge in demand. They have extended the application period for student visas in 2024 and are organizing initiatives like Student Visa Day to simplify the process for Indian students interested in studying in the US.
This rise is following a notable jump over the last three years. In 2023, the US Embassy issued more student visas to Indian students than in the previous four years combined. This development is in stark contrast to a 400% increase in requests for all other types of visas from 2021 to 2023. "This remarkable increase demonstrates the continuous dedication of the US government to support students and make their journey to the United States easier," the US Embassy in India announced in a news release. The US Embassy is actively addressing this surge in demand. They have extended the application period for student visas in 2024 and are organizing initiatives like Student Visa Day to simplify the process for Indian students interested in studying in the US.
