In the months of June, July, and August, the United States issued a record number of visas to Indian students. The US Mission in India announced on X (formerly Twitter) that more than 90,000 visas were issued to Indian students who applied to study in the United States.
The US Mission also stated in the post on X that nearly one in every four student visas issued worldwide were issued in India. The US Mission welcomed the Indian students, saying, "Congratulations and best wishes to all the students who have chosen the United States to make their higher education goals a reality."
The numbers were released as the US Mission was closing its applications for the session. "That's a wrap! With teamwork and innovation, we ensured that all qualified applicants reached their programs on time," the official announcement said.
In 2022, India had surpassed China to become the top country in the world with the most international students in the United States. In 2020, nearly 207,000 international Indian students were noted to be present in the US, reports say.
According to a recent report, the number of Indian students going abroad for higher education is increasing. The increase is due to simplified application procedures, financial aid, and scholarships offered by foreign universities to attract Indian students.
Previously, France expressed its desire and goal of welcoming approximately 30,000 Indian students. The country is attempting to increase the number of Indian students enrolled by 2030. The goal will be accomplished by encouraging academic excellence, strengthening cultural ties, and strengthening long-lasting friendships between the two countries.
