US Student Visas to Indians Drop 62% as F-1 Approvals Decline
F-1 student visa issuances to Indian nationals fell by 62% in 2025 year-over-year, while Chinese approvals dropped 34%, according to a recent report.
The number of F-1 student visas issued to Indian nationals plunged about 62% in 2025 compared to the prior year, according to an analysis of U.S. visa data. For Chinese applicants, the decline was approximately 34% over the same period.
The sharp drop in approvals comes amid tougher scrutiny of foreign students and changing U.S. immigration policies. The figures were reported by @FirstSquaw, citing the visa data report.
Source: First Squawk