With Fall 2025 academic deadlines fast approaching, thousands of Indian students—particularly from Ahmedabad, Gujarat—are in panic mode. Why? Because US student visa interview appointments have suddenly dried up.
- Since mid-March, students have been unable to secure slots
- Interview dates for April were booked early
- No new dates for May or beyond have been released
- Hundreds of students are affected each day
January Intake Was Smooth—What Changed?
Unlike the January 2025 intake, where slots were easily available, the current cycle is filled with uncertainty and delays. Students are locked out of the system, unable to plan ahead as university deadlines draw near.
Possible Reason: US Embassy System Upgrade
Experts believe the glitch may be due to recent system upgrades by the US Embassy, which were intended to prevent misuse and unauthorized access. However, these upgrades may have accidentally disrupted the normal functioning and release of genuine student visa appointments.
Backdrop: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
This visa appointment chaos comes on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance on illegal immigration and student visas. With statements from US lawmakers like Marco Rubio calling visas a “privilege, not a right”, Indian students now face both technical and political roadblocks.
Takeaway
As the clock ticks down on Fall 2025 applications, Indian students are left hoping for a quick fix to the broken visa appointment system. Until then, anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty rule.
