25% Of Foreign Students In US This Year Likely To Be From India As Embassy Issues Record Number Of Visas

The US expected to have 25% Indian foreign students this year due to record visa issuances by the embassy.

Over 90,000 student visas issued in past 3 months, says US Embassy. (Representative Image.))

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It is anticipated that 25 percent of foreign students in the United States will likely be from India. This increase in Indian students studying in the U.S. can be attributed to the fact that the embassy has issued a record number of visas to Indian students. This signifies a growing trend of Indian students pursuing education in the United States, showcasing the country's appeal as a preferred destination for higher education. "A record number of student visas were processed this summer. We anticipate that 25% of the foreign students in the US will come from India. We are very close to our one millionth visa application in India being adjudicated," says US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti.

#WATCH | "A record number of student visas were processed this summer. We anticipate that 25% of the foreign students in the US will come from India. We are very close to our one millionth visa application in India being adjudicated," says US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti. pic.twitter.com/sbPxKPG5bz

— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2023

“The US Mission in India is pleased to announce that we issued a record number – over 90,000 – of student visas this Summer/ in June, July, and August. This summer almost one in four student visas worldwide was issued right here in India!,” the US Embassy in India wrote on ‘X’ formerly Twitter on Monday.

"Congratulations and best wishes to all the students who have chosen the United States to make their higher education goals a reality! That’s a wrap! With teamwork and innovation, we ensured that all qualified applicants reached their programs on time," the tweet added.

The U.S. Mission in India is pleased to announce that we issued a record number – over 90,000 – of student visas this Summer/ in June, July, and August. This summer almost one in four student visas worldwide was issued right here in India! Congratulations and best wishes to all…

— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) September 25, 2023

According to official data released by the Government of India, In the year 2022, there were around 4,65,791 Indian students present in the United States on study visas. In the academic year 2021-22, the total number of international students enrolled in U.S. institutions rose from 9.14 lakh (914,000) in the previous academic year (2020-21) to 9.48 lakh (948,000). This data underscores the continued growth in the popularity of the United States as a destination for international students, particularly from India.