{"id":1307009,"date":"2026-03-10T09:38:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T04:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1307009"},"modified":"2026-03-10T09:38:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T04:08:46","slug":"69-less-student-visa-issued-by-us-for-indian-students-in-june-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/69-less-student-visa-issued-by-us-for-indian-students-in-june-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"69% Less Student Visa Issued By US For Indian Students In June\/July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The number of <strong>F-1 student visas issued to Indian students<\/strong> has dropped dramatically during the peak application season ahead of the US Fall semester. Data from the US Department of State shows a <strong>69% decline in June\u2013July 2025 compared with the same months in 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_5faiy95faiy95fai-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"69% Less Student Visa Issued By US For Indian Students In June\/July 2025\" class=\"wp-image-1307017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_5faiy95faiy95fai-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_5faiy95faiy95fai-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_5faiy95faiy95fai-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_5faiy95faiy95fai-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_5faiy95faiy95fai-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_5faiy95faiy95fai.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During these two months, only <strong>12,776 visas were issued<\/strong>, compared with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/education\/us-f-1-visas-for-indian-students-drop-69-per-cent-in-peak-months-ahead-of-fall-semester-11185064\"><strong>41,336 visas the previous year<\/strong>.<\/a> These months are particularly important because most international students secure visas just before universities begin their Fall academic session in August or September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sharp decline has raised concerns among students planning to study in the United States as well as American universities that rely heavily on international enrolments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policy Changes and Stricter Checks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major reasons behind the drop is believed to be <strong>stricter immigration policies and visa screening procedures<\/strong> introduced by US authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New requirements include deeper scrutiny of applicants\u2019 backgrounds, including <strong>checks of social media accounts from the past five years<\/strong>. In some cases, applicants have been asked to keep their profiles publicly accessible for verification during the visa review process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such measures have made the visa approval process more rigorous, which may have contributed to the lower number of visas issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temporary Pause in Visa Interviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key factor behind the decline was the <strong>temporary suspension of visa interviews in May 2025<\/strong>, which created a backlog of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the pause happened just weeks before the busiest visa processing months, many students were unable to complete the process in time for the Fall semester intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact on US Universities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International students contribute significantly to the US economy and higher-education system. Estimates suggest that foreign students generate <strong>about $43 billion annually<\/strong> through tuition fees, accommodation, and other expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian students represent one of the largest international student groups in the United States, particularly in STEM and postgraduate programmes. A continued decline in visa approvals could therefore impact university enrolments and research programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing Study Abroad Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The visa drop also highlights shifting trends in global education. Some students are increasingly considering alternative destinations such as <strong>Germany, the UK, and other European countries<\/strong>, which offer easier visa processes and competitive tuition costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the United States remains a top destination for higher education, the recent visa decline suggests that policy changes and administrative delays can significantly influence students\u2019 study-abroad decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The number of F-1 student visas issued to Indian students has dropped dramatically during the peak application season ahead of the US Fall semester. Data from the US Department of State shows a 69% decline in June\u2013July 2025 compared with the same months in 2024. 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