US finalises a new F-1 visa rule replacing duration of status with a four-year stay limit, impacting over 3.31 lakh Indian students

US caps foreign students' stay at 4 years under new visa rule; Over 3.31L Indian students could be affected

World | India news | During the fiscal year from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, the US received 679,000 F-1 visa applications, out of which 279,000 were denied, bringing the rejection rate to 41 per cent.

Getting a US student visa just got harder: F-1 rejections hit 10-year high with 40% of applicants denied

The US F-1 student visa rejection rate has skyrocketed, with 41% of applicants being denied in 2024, compared to 23% in 2014. Indian students are among the most affected by the rising rejection rates. Experts warn that these visa hurdles could impact international education and career prospects.

US F-1 visa rejections surge, 41% of students denied in 2024

The US announced on Monday the premium processing of employment authorisation applications for certain categories for international students. The move is likely to benefit Indian students already in the US on F-1 visas seeking temporary employment directly related to their major area of study.

US' new move on F-1 visas: How Indian students can benefit from premium processing of work authorisation

As Indian student in the United States face uncertainty over returning home due to US government's new visa police amid the pandemic, India's ministry of external affairs said that that it was concerned over the possibility that it may lead to the return of a large number of Indian students.

Urged US to keep in mind role of educational exchanges: MEA on new visa rules for Indian students

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US caps foreign students' stay at 4 years under new visa rule; Over 3.31L Indian students could be affected

Getting a US student visa just got harder: F-1 rejections hit 10-year high with 40% of applicants denied

US F-1 visa rejections surge, 41% of students denied in 2024

US' new move on F-1 visas: How Indian students can benefit from premium processing of work authorisation

Urged US to keep in mind role of educational exchanges: MEA on new visa rules for Indian students