Center for Immigration Studies reports 62 percent decline in US student visas for Indians
A report by the Center for Immigration Studies indicates that the number of US student visas issued to Indian students fell by 62 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. Data shows a decrease from 58,694 visas in 2024 to 22,149 in 2025. The study also notes a 34 percent decline in visas issued to Chinese students during the same period.
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What Happened
The Center for Immigration Studies released data showing a significant reduction in F-1 student visas granted to Indian nationals in 2025. According to the findings, the number of visas issued dropped from 58,694 in 2024 to 22,149 in 2025. A similar trend was observed for Chinese students, whose visa numbers fell from 61,075 to 40,034 over the same timeframe.
Indian and Chinese students represent a large portion of the international student population at United States post-secondary institutions. Reports suggest that the decline may be linked to stricter immigration policies and more rigorous vetting processes for international students. This reduction in visa issuance is expected to have implications for future enrollment levels and the composition of the workforce in the United States.
Key Facts
- The Center for Immigration Studies reported a 62 percent decline in US student visas for Indian students in 2025.Source not recorded
- Indian student visa issuances dropped from 58,694 in 2024 to 22,149 in 2025.Source not recorded
- Chinese student visa issuances decreased by 34 percent in 2025.Source not recorded
- Indian and Chinese students account for over half of all international students at US post-secondary institutions.Source not recorded
- The report cites stricter immigration policies as a factor in the decline.Source not recorded
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- NaNamasthe Telanganaభారతీయులకు 62% తగ్గిన అమెరికన్ స్టూడెంట్ వీసాలు
- HTTHindu Tamil Thisaiஅமெரிக்கா செல்லும் இந்திய மாணவர்களுக்கான விசா 62% சரிவு
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