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Fifteen U.S. lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to fix the appointment backlog in India, citing educational and diplomatic importance.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is moving from a “duration of status” model — where your visa lasts as long as your course — to fixed-term limits

Visa delays are not just a student problem — they are an institutional crisis. Experts predict that if the Fall 2025 intake drops by 70–80%, U.S. colleges may lose $2.6 billion in tuition revenue.

With less than a month left for the U.S. fall semester to begin, thousands of Indian students find themselves stranded in a visa maze. F-1 visa approvals — the golden ticket for pursuing academic dreams in the U.S. — have hit their lowest point since the pandemic.

In 2025, the top regions in India that send the highest number of international students abroad continue to reflect long-standing trends, with a few notable shifts. Here’s a breakdown based on government data, education agencies, and regional news sources:

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India has seen a sharp rise in the number of students going abroad for higher education. Over 1.8 million Indian students are now pursuing international degrees — up from 1.3 million just two years ago.

Key Takeaways from NAFSA’s Latest Findings

The 2024–25 academic cycle has proven especially challenging for international students from South Asia, as visa rejections have surged across major study destinations .

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has slammed the UK government’s proposal to levy extra fees on universities based on international student enrollments.
