Warning for US applicants-Never bring a fake document to student visa interview
In India, 140,000 student visas were given out in 2023. The yearly Open Doors Report 2023 says that the number of Indian students learning in the US rose by 35% in the school year 2022–23, hitting a new high of 268,923. Over one million foreign students come to the United States every year. More than a fifth of those students are Indian.
“In 2023, we issued a record number of student visas higher than in any other country in the world. This year we are again well prepared to meet that demand.
Studies show that a majority of Indian students prefer the US for their higher education. This is due to our top-notch facilities and faculty, the chance students have to work on cutting edge research, and the ways that a US degree pays off in the job market,” acting spokesperson US Embassy Nicole Holler, told The Times of India last week.
“Our advice to student visa applicants is to treat the interview as a conversation. Provide genuine answers in your own words and never bring a fake document to your interview. We also encourage prospective students to use EducationUSA’s free advising services to find the school that fits them best and obtain accurate information on the admissions and visa processes,” Holler said.
Over the past few years, there has been a surge in attraction of Indian students not only for diverse masters’ courses but in undergraduate courses as well. The US Embassy spokesperson Holler said, “The United States remains a preferred destination for Indian students seeking higher education abroad due to its wide selection of excellent universities, cultural diversity, and opportunities for professional growth.”
Over the past few years, there has been a surge in attraction of Indian students not only for diverse masters’ courses but in undergraduate courses as well. The US Embassy spokesperson Holler said, “The United States remains a preferred destination for Indian students seeking higher education abroad due to its wide selection of excellent universities, cultural diversity, and opportunities for professional growth.”