US okays a record 55,000 student, exchange visas in 2021 from India so far

Embassies and Consulates typically begin interviewing fall semester students in May. But this year, the pandemic created logistical challenges for the US Mission's consular teams

The United States (US) Mission in India on Monday announced that its Embassy and Consulates approved more student visa applicants in 2021 than ever before, despite the global Covid-19 pandemic.  

Through these efforts, more than 55,000 students and exchange visitors are boarding planes to study in the US, and more students are being approved every day, even as the US Mission looks forward to another great student season as it facilitates study for spring semester students over the coming few months.

Embassies and Consulates typically begin interviewing fall semester students for a given year in May. But this year, the