Declining US Student Visa Approvals: Indian Applications Drop 44.5% Under Trump Administration's New Restrictions

Oct 07, 2025 02:27 am CST

The United States has issued 19.1% fewer student visas in August 2024 compared to the previous year, with Indian applicants facing the steepest decline at 44.5%. China has overtaken India as the leading source country for international students, while the Trump administration implements stricter visa policies, including social media vetting and increased fees for H-1B visas predominantly used by Indian tech workers.