Why in the News?
Data from the United States Department of State shows a 69% fall in F-1 visas issued to Indian students in June–July 2025 compared to 2024.
Key Points:
- F-1 visa: Non-immigrant visa for international students studying in the U.S.
- Visas issued to Indians fell from 41,336 (2024) to 12,776 (2025) during the peak admission period.
- Decline followed stricter immigration measures under Donald Trump’s administration, including:
- Temporary pause in visa interviews
- Expanded social media screening for applicants.
- Chinese students also saw a decline, but smaller (about 56%).
- Despite the drop, Indians remain the largest international student group in the U.S., with about 3.63 lakh students (31%) in 2024-25.
F-1 Visa
- The F-1 visa is a non immigrant student visa issued by the United States that allows foreign students to study full time at accredited academic institutions in the United States.
- It is the most common visa for international students pursuing higher education in the U.S.
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