US issued over 10 lakh nonimmigrant visas to Indians in 2024, highest number of student visas for second year
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US issued over 10 lakh nonimmigrant visas to Indians in 2024, highest number of student visas for second year

Live Mint  

Over 1 million nonimmigrant visas were issued to Indian in 2024, including a record number of visitor visas, US mission in India revealed last week. "The US mission to India issued more than one million nonimmigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the United States for tourism, business, and education," it said in a readout. Record number of student visa Providing details about visas issued to Indian students, mission said, “More Indian students than ever before now have U.S. student visas. In 2024, India became the top sender of international students for the first time since the 2008/2009 academic year with more than 331,000 students overall studying in the US.” It further added that India also remained the largest sender of international graduate students in the US for the second year.

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Issued over 1 million nonimmigrant visas to Indians for 2nd year: US embassy
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Issued over 1 million nonimmigrant visas to Indians for 2nd year: US embassy

Deccan Chronicle  

The US mission in India on Friday said it issued more than one million nonimmigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the US.Washington is also working to formally establish a US-based to renew H-1B visas in that country in 2025 that is …

US Mission to India issues over one million non-immigrant visas for second consecutive year
1 week, 5 days ago

US Mission to India issues over one million non-immigrant visas for second consecutive year

Op India  

The US has issued over one million non-immigrant visas to Indians for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, showcasing the huge demand for travelling to the US for tourism, business and education. In the past four years, visitor numbers from India have increased by five times and over two million Indians travelled to …

Over 1 million nonimmigrant visas issued to Indians for 2nd year: US embassy
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1 week, 6 days ago

Over 1 million nonimmigrant visas issued to Indians for 2nd year: US embassy

India Today  

The US mission in India on Friday said it issued more than one million non-immigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the US. Over five million Indians already have a non-immigrant visa to visit the US and each day the mission issues …

US universities warn foreign students amid concerns over Trump's plans on immigration: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US universities warn foreign students amid concerns over Trump's plans on immigration: Report

Hindustan Times  

Amid concerns over Donald Trump's immigration and mass deportation plans, international students and staff have been advised by US universities to return to campus before the President-elect's inauguration in January, BBC reported. The President-elect's "border czar" Tom Homan had also announced that the Trump administration would focus on increasing workplace raids as part of its immigration enforcement strategy. As a …

Andhra, Telangana accounted for 56% of US student visa beneficiaries from India in 2023: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andhra, Telangana accounted for 56% of US student visa beneficiaries from India in 2023: Report

Hindustan Times  

Students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the two Telugu-speaking southern states, accounted for 56% of all Indian student visas issued by the United States last year, according to the US Consulate General. Additionally, the rising popularity of American universities as global education hubs and the potential for better job prospects post-graduation have made the US a preferred destination for students …

Andhra, Telangana applicants got 56% of US student visas issued in India in 2023
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andhra, Telangana applicants got 56% of US student visas issued in India in 2023

India Today  

In a noteworthy trend reflecting the academic aspirations and global ambitions of Indian youth, students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana accounted for 56 percent of all Indian student visas issued by the United States in 2023, according to the US Consulate General. Additionally, the growing popularity of US universities as global education hubs and the potential for better job prospects …

US visa: Indians among highest foreign students in America, but jobs remain concern; Reddit user says, ‘It’s a scam’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US visa: Indians among highest foreign students in America, but jobs remain concern; Reddit user says, ‘It’s a scam’

Live Mint  

Indian students comprise the largest international student group in the United States, outnumbering students from other countries. India sent 80,469 more students, while China sent 6,169 more students, according to data from The Student and Exchange Visitor Program, a part of US Homeland Security Investigations. In a recent post on Reddit, a user explained the worries of Indian students pursuing …

Unlocking India's Potential: How to Attract International Students Under NEP 2020
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Unlocking India's Potential: How to Attract International Students Under NEP 2020

Hindustan Times  

India's National Education Policy 2020 has opened doors for foreign universities to set up their campuses in the country, aiming to attract international students. With its strong educational institutions and growing international rankings, India is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for foreign students seeking quality education. The policy allows universities to create up to 25% supernumerary seats for international students, …

HT Exclusive: Indian-American Visa expert shares immigration tips and tricks for Indian students in the US
3 months, 1 week ago

HT Exclusive: Indian-American Visa expert shares immigration tips and tricks for Indian students in the US

Hindustan Times  

Leaving India behind, thousands of students embark on a journey to the United States, fueled by ambition and hope. Essential guide to US Immigration for existing and aspiring Indian students During this time, students must secure an H-1B visa, a work visa that allows them to stay employed in the US. Instead, the system relies on an annual lottery, randomly …

US envoy joins consular team to interview Indian visa applicants
9 months, 4 weeks ago

US envoy joins consular team to interview Indian visa applicants

Firstpost  

He further stressed that the US Mission in India has increased staffing and harnessed technological innovations to meet the unprecedented demand and process more visas than ever before The US envoy arrived to support the embassy team for the first of four "Super Saturday" visa processing events held by the US Embassy in New Delhi in 2024 Image Courtesy AP …

India, US discuss extradition, mobility of students and professionals
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India, US discuss extradition, mobility of students and professionals

Hindustan Times  

India and the US on Friday discussed ways to bolster cooperation on extradition, mobility of students and professionals, and safe and legal migration during their bilateral consular dialogue. The US Issued more than one million visas to Indians in 2023 and currently hosts 270,000 Indian students. The 11th round of the consular dialogue held in New Delhi also focused on …

Hyderabad makes history as U.S. smashes visa records in India
11 months, 1 week ago

Hyderabad makes history as U.S. smashes visa records in India

The Hindu  

Hyderabad emerged as one of the top four student visa processing posts in the world, along with Mumbai, New Delhi, and Chennai, while the U.S. Consular Team in India has set unprecedented visa records in 2023. Hyderabad played a pivotal role in this surge, contributing significantly to India’s representation, with one in every 10 U.S. visa applicants originating from the …

One out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world is Indian: U.S. Embassy
11 months, 1 week ago

One out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world is Indian: U.S. Embassy

The Hindu  

Indians represent one out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world, the U.S. Embassy said in New Delhi on January 29. A press note from the U.S. mission informed that the U.S. consular team in India processed a “record-smashing 1.4 million U.S. visas” during 2023. The official statement from the U.S. side said employment visas remain “top priority” …

US Authorities Encountered with Over 2 Lakh Illegal Indian Immigrants in Last 5 Years: Data
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US Authorities Encountered with Over 2 Lakh Illegal Indian Immigrants in Last 5 Years: Data

News 18  

The US authorities “encountered” with over 200,000 illegal Indian immigrants in the last five years with the highest cases of 96,917 reported in 2022-23, according to details furnished in Parliament by the Ministry of External Affairs while citing data from American homeland security. Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said the US authorities came across 8027 illegal Indian …

US issues 140,000 visas to Indian students: Why it is the destination of choice
1 year, 1 month ago

US issues 140,000 visas to Indian students: Why it is the destination of choice

Firstpost  

More than a third of the 1.3 million Indian students who went abroad for higher education in the last academic year chose the US. So, the number will go way beyond that.” “There are record-setting numbers this year for workers, crew members and students applying in India to come to the United States,” she added. Let’s take a closer look: …

US issued record 140K visas to Indian students last year: Official
1 year, 1 month ago

US issued record 140K visas to Indian students last year: Official

The Hindu  

As part of the Biden administration's endeavour to promote people-to-people ties with India, the US issued more than 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year and is taking several steps to reduce visa appointment wait period. In an interview to PTI, Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, said US missions in India worked six, seven days …

US issued record-breaking 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year: Official
1 year, 1 month ago

US issued record-breaking 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year: Official

Hindustan Times  

As part of the Biden administration's endeavour to promote people-to-people ties with India, the US issued more than 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year and is taking several steps to reduce visa appointment wait period. Last year, the US issued a record over 1,40,000 visas to Indian students, she said. The US, Stufft said, is working on taking several …

US remains top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad
1 year, 1 month ago

US remains top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad

India Today  

There has been a substantial 35 per cent increase in the number of Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States, reaching an unprecedented peak of 268,923 students during the academic year 2022-23. The Open Doors Report revealed that, for the third consecutive year, Indian students make up over 25 percent of the total population of over one million …

India sends record number students to U.S., surpasses China: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

India sends record number students to U.S., surpasses China: Report

The Hindu  

India surpassed China to become the largest source of international graduate students in the United States for the first time since 2009-10, according to the Open Doors Report, published by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. government’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. According to the report, released on Monday, a record number of Indian students …

42000 Indians have entered US illegally through southern border in last one year
1 year, 2 months ago

42000 Indians have entered US illegally through southern border in last one year

Hindustan Times  

Illegal migration by Indians into the United States, has been on the rise, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Citing data compiled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the report says that nearly 42000 migrants from India have entered the US thought its southern border illegally, during the fiscal year starting last October through September. As per …

Indians now represent over 10% of US visa applicants with one million non-immigrant visas processed in 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Indians now represent over 10% of US visa applicants with one million non-immigrant visas processed in 2023

Hindustan Times  

The US Mission in India on Thursday surpassed its goal of processing one million non-immigrant visa applications this year and said that Indians now represent over 10 per cent of all visa applicants worldwide, including 20 per cent of all student visa applicants and 65 per cent of all H&L-category visa applicants. The number of visa applications processed in India …

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti hands over passport to one millionth visa holder in Delhi. Watch
1 year, 3 months ago

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti hands over passport to one millionth visa holder in Delhi. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Thursday handed over the passport to the one millionth visa holder and her spouse in Delhi. While handing over the passport, Garcetti said, “… this year we are so proud… we have processed over 1 million visa applications.” US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti hands over passport to the one millionth …

US Mission to India processes 1 million visas, now Indians made over 1 in 10 visa applications worldwide
1 year, 3 months ago

US Mission to India processes 1 million visas, now Indians made over 1 in 10 visa applications worldwide

India TV News  

The US Mission to India has processed a record number of nonimmigrant visa applications until September 28, Thursday-- almost 20% more applications than in pre-pandemic 2019. PM Modi's state visit to the US impact on visa Besides, the statement said that the US Mission has also implemented strategies to increase efficiency, extending interview waiver eligibility to new visa categories and …

Easier work visas after Modi's US visit? Indians always had lion's share of H-1B
1 year, 6 months ago

Easier work visas after Modi's US visit? Indians always had lion's share of H-1B

India Today  

The Joe Biden administration in the US has made it easier for Indians to live and work in the country in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit. In 2013, the US approved around 2.86 lakh H-1B visas, of which more than 1.87 lakh went to Indians — a 65.3 per cent approval rate. Then, in FY 2020, …

US making 'huge push' to process visas in India
1 year, 6 months ago

US making 'huge push' to process visas in India

Hindustan Times  

The consular teams of the US have been making a "huge push" to process as many visa applications as possible in India, US Department of State official spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a press briefing on Thursday. Asked about what India can expect from the US with regard to diplomacy, immigration and visa issues during PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, …

We will adjudicate 1 million visas in India this year, says U.S. official
1 year, 7 months ago

We will adjudicate 1 million visas in India this year, says U.S. official

The Hindu  

Describing India as an important partner with whom the United States enjoyed strong people-to-people ties, top U.S. lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to address the visa waiting-period issue in the country on a priority basis. Senator Bob Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; and Congressman Michael Waltz, Co-Chair of the House India Caucus, during two separate Congressional …

In 2022, one out of every five U.S. student visas was for India: U.S. envoy
1 year, 7 months ago

In 2022, one out of every five U.S. student visas was for India: U.S. envoy

The Hindu  

Out of every five student visas that were issued by the United States in 2022, one was for an Indian student, Eric Garcetti, the U.S. For one out of every five U.S. student visas issued, it was issued to an Indian student. The U.S. Mission said it was on track to process over one million visa applications in 2023, and …

US Mission in India Hosts Annual Student Visa Day, Gears Up for Record Number Applications
1 year, 7 months ago

US Mission in India Hosts Annual Student Visa Day, Gears Up for Record Number Applications

News 18  

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Wednesday along with consuls general throughout India congratulated visa recipients as they prepare to join Indian students studying in the US. The US mission in India held the seventh annual student visa day countrywide and consular officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai interviewed almost 3,500 Indian student visa applicants, according …

US mission gears up for record Indian student visa applications
1 year, 7 months ago

US mission gears up for record Indian student visa applications

Hindustan Times  

The US mission in India is gearing up for a record number of student visa applications in 2023, with consular officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai interviewing early 3,500 applicants on Wednesday. In fact, one out of every five student visas was issued in India last year,” said Brendan Mullarkey, the acting minister counsellor for consular affairs …

We are opening next batch of student visas in two weeks: US Envoy
1 year, 7 months ago

We are opening next batch of student visas in two weeks: US Envoy

Live Mint  

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on Monday that in the next couple of weeks, US Embassy in India will open up the next batch of student visas and the embassy is also assigning workers to focus on it as much as they can. The President has told me to reduce visa issuance time not just for students but …

US To Open Interview Schedule For Indian Students In June Says John Ballard, US Consular Chief
1 year, 7 months ago

US To Open Interview Schedule For Indian Students In June Says John Ballard, US Consular Chief

News 18  

The United States Mission in India will open up student visa interview slots for Indian Students by next month said John Ballard, Consular Chief, U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai. Speaking at a media roundtable on US Mission to India’s consular operations, John Ballard said “We will be officially opening up most of our study visa appointments from June 1 till the …

U.S. on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year: official
1 year, 8 months ago

U.S. on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year: official

The Hindu  

The U.S. is on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year, a senior official has said, assuring that the Biden administration is committed this summer to make sure it processes all of the student visas for Indians whose school starts this fall. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu also …

US to process more than a million visas to Indians, says Biden administration official
1 year, 8 months ago

US to process more than a million visas to Indians, says Biden administration official

Firstpost  

Washington: The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu said that the country is currently working to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year, ensuring that the Biden administration is committed to processing all student visas for Indians who are due to attend school this year. Tech companies usually depend on such …

Update: Now, US visa applications can be accepted outside India. Details here
1 year, 11 months ago

Update: Now, US visa applications can be accepted outside India. Details here

Hindustan Times  

With many travellers still years behind on getting their US visa appointment, the United States is making every effort to shorten this duration. For example, @USEmbassyBKK has opened B1/B2 appointment capacity for Indians who will be in Thailand in the coming months.” Meanwhile, the embassy has also announced that applications to renew US visas can be submitted via file-hosting service …

US visa applications can now be submitted via Dropbox. Details here
1 year, 11 months ago

US visa applications can now be submitted via Dropbox. Details here

Hindustan Times  

Applications to renew United States visas can now be submitted via Dropbox, news agency PTI said citing information from the US embassy. The US embassy and its consulates in India are prepping to receive a fresh record number of visa applications from students - after adjudicating on over 1.25 lakh in 2022 - PTI said citing John Ballard, the Consular …

US Embassy, Consulates in India Plan to Process 'record' Number of Visas in 2023: Official
1 year, 11 months ago

US Embassy, Consulates in India Plan to Process 'record' Number of Visas in 2023: Official

News 18  

The US embassy and its consulates in India plan to process a “record” number of visas for Indians this year, Mumbai Consular Chief John Ballard said, in view of delays and a backlog in almost every visa category. “Last year, we adjudicated over 8,00,000 total visa adjudications and we are almost up to our pre-pandemic levels, which we expect to …

US embassy, consulates in India plan to process record number of visas in 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

US embassy, consulates in India plan to process record number of visas in 2023

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The US embassy and its consulates in India plan to process a "record" number of visas for Indians this year, Mumbai Consular Chief John Ballard said, in view of delays and a backlog in almost every visa category. The embassy adjudicated over 1,25,000 student visas last year, a record number for Indians, and expects even more Indian students …

US launches more steps to cut wait time for visa
1 year, 11 months ago

US launches more steps to cut wait time for visa

Hindustan Times  

The US has launched a multi-pronged initiative, including scheduling special visa interviews on Saturdays and deploying dozens of temporary staffers, to address the backlog in visa processing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The US expects applications for all types of visas in India to increase to about 100,000 a month – or about 1.2 million annually – in 2023, making …

India requests US for speedy issuance of business visas
1 year, 11 months ago

India requests US for speedy issuance of business visas

Firstpost  

Washington: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that India requested the United States to speed up the issuance of business visas so that people can undertake short trips to pursue their business and trade interests. “We found very good resonance to our request that issuance of business visas which is taking a long time back …

Update on US visa interview appointment time in India and delays
2 years ago

Update on US visa interview appointment time in India and delays

Hindustan Times  

The United States is making every effort to reduce waiting times for visa interview appointments in India, top State Department official Ned Prince said, adding that the processing of visas is recovering much faster than earlier projected and could reach pre-pandemic levels in 2023. US Visa: Ned Price also informed that the US has issued more student visas in the …

Making every effort to reduce visa interview appointment time in India: U.S.
2 years ago

Making every effort to reduce visa interview appointment time in India: U.S.

The Hindu  

The United States is making every effort to reduce the waiting time for visa interview appointments in India as soon as possible, a State Department spokesperson said Wednesday. "Visa processing is recovering faster than projected and over the coming year, we expect to reach pre-pandemic processing levels," State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily news conference. We …

US issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas to Indians in 2022, says Ned Price
2 years ago

US issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas to Indians in 2022, says Ned Price

Firstpost  

Washington: The United States embassy and consulates in India have issued a record 1,25,000 student visas in 2022, a State Department spokesperson said Wednesday. State Department spokesperson Ned Price also said the US is making every effort to reduce the waiting time for visa interview appointment in India as soon as possible. We have issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas,” State …

Around 1,25,000 student visas issued by US to Indians in 2022: Official
2 years ago

Around 1,25,000 student visas issued by US to Indians in 2022: Official

Live Mint  

US embassy and consulates in India said they have issued record-breaking visas to Indian students in 2022. State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said the US issued more student visas in fiscal year 2022 than in any year since 2016. Price said US embassy and consulates in India in particular broke their all-time record for the number of student visas issued …

‘Wait times for US visas are still longer than we’d like … We are working to reduce the backlog by 2023’
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Wait times for US visas are still longer than we’d like … We are working to reduce the backlog by 2023’

Times of India  

A reporter for over two decades, Saurabh Sinha is currently Senior Editor at The Times of India. MORE The interview wait period for US B1 and B2 visas globally is the highest in India, at close to 1,000 days. This is when the US state department recently said the average global wait time for visitor visa category is under two …

‘India top priority,’ says US Embassy as it opens 1 lakh work-visa slots for Indians
2 years, 1 month ago

‘India top priority,’ says US Embassy as it opens 1 lakh work-visa slots for Indians

Firstpost  

The move will empower India to overtake China in getting the maximum number of US visas by next year’s summer season. After Mexico, India is expected to rank number 2 in the issuance of US visas New Delhi: The United States is likely to open visa slots for Indians in mid-November and by the middle of next summer will be …

US Visa Update: Embassy Releases Over 100,000 H and L Visa Appointments
2 years, 2 months ago

US Visa Update: Embassy Releases Over 100,000 H and L Visa Appointments

News 18  

The US embassy released over 100,000 appointments for H and L work visa categories and for their family members, the US embassy said in a tweet on Friday. UPDATE: In response to high demand for employment-based visas, the U.S. Mission to India recently released over 100,000 appointments for H&L workers and their families.— U.S. Embassy India October 14, 2022 “In …

India flags visa challenges. US' assurance: ‘Aiming to address issues’
2 years, 3 months ago

India flags visa challenges. US' assurance: ‘Aiming to address issues’

Hindustan Times  

Foreign minister S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that he flagged visa related challenges that Indians faced during his meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. S Jaishankar-Antony Blinken Meeting: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shakes hands with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Blinken assured S Jaishankar that US was aiming to address all the concerns related to visas …

US education delegation set to visit India to explore partnerships
2 years, 3 months ago

US education delegation set to visit India to explore partnerships

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The US Department of Commerce will lead an education trade mission to three cities in India to explore partnerships with the Indian education sector during the delegation visits to Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi during 12-16 September, the US Embassy said in a statement. “The delegation will comprise representatives of 21 US HEIs from 15 US states which …

India tops in issue of US student visas this academic year
2 years, 4 months ago

India tops in issue of US student visas this academic year

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The United States on Thursday said it has issued a ‘record-breaking’ 82,000 student visas to Indians this year, which was the highest amongst all other countries. In a statement, the US Embassy in New Delhi said, “The U.S. Mission in India has issued a record-breaking 82,000 student visas in 2022 till date. The embassy in New Delhi and four …

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