A sharp fall in US student visas issued to Indian students last year during the crucial months before the Fall intake is raising fresh concerns about the upcoming admissions cycle.
Figures published this week from the US Department of State show that F-1 visas issued to Indian students fell 69 percent in June and July 2025 compared with the same months in 2024, with only 12,776 visas granted.
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The data has drawn attention now because the June–July period is when US student visa approvals usually peak ahead of the August–September semester. The sharp decline between 2024 and 2025 could act as an early indicator of what universities might face again this year.
This is especially important because policy uncertainty and tighter screening continue to shape international student flow to the US, particularly from India, which has become the largest source of foreign students in recent years.
Broader analysis of State Department figures suggests the slowdown extended across the full
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