More Us Visas To Indian Students

Dr. Mathew Joys, Las Vegas

“With its dynamic economy, rich cultural diversity, and stunning natural landscapes, the US provides a unique and exciting study experience that can open doors to career opportunities and personal growth. The US Government provides an opportunity to all Indian students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you'll have to obtain a student visa first”.

The US has granted visas to Indian students for the second consecutive year. The number of non-immigrant visas crossed one million. The number of visitor visas also increased this year. According to the latest figures released by the US Consulate in India, India was the largest source of international students to the US in 2024. More than 3,31,000 students from India came to the US this year and enrolled in courses.

In addition, the largest number of foreign graduate students coming to the US are Indians. About two lakh graduate students came to the US from India this year. India topped the list last year, but this year there has been an increase of about 19 percent. Officials said that there has been an increase in the number of Indians applying for US visas for purposes such as tourism and business, in addition to students. The number of people visiting the US from India has increased almost fivefold in the last four years. It is reported that more than 2 million Indians traveled to the US in the first 11 months of 2024. This is a 26 percent increase compared to the figures of the previous year.

Prospective students can apply for student nonimmigrant visa up to 365 days before your program start date. The earlier the better: Remember not to wait too long after you receive your acceptance letter, because it can take several months to complete your USA student visa process from India.