The US student visa approval rate fell to 65% in the 2021-2022 academic year, the lowest it has been in over a decade. This is due to a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased scrutiny of student visa applications by the US government.
Despite the overall decline in approval rates, Indian students were the biggest winners. The approval rate for Indian student visa applications was 83%, up from 78% in the previous year. This is likely due to the fact that India is a major source of students for US universities, and the US government is keen to attract more Indian students.
Other countries with high student visa approval rates include China (75%), South Korea (74%), and Canada (73%). Countries with lower approval rates include Iran (30%), Pakistan (32%), and Nigeria (33%).
The decline in student visa approval rates is a concern for universities and students alike. Universities rely on international students to help fill their classrooms and generate revenue. Students who are denied student visas may have to forgo their dream of studying in the US.
The US government has said that it is committed to attracting international students to the US. However, the current political climate and the increased scrutiny of student visa applications make it difficult to predict whether the approval rate will improve in the near future.
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