The U.S. Department of State reported a significant decline in F-1 and M-1 student visa issuances, with a 28% drop in the year ending August 2025 compared to the previous year. This decline is particularly pronounced among applicants from India, which saw a decrease of over 50%, and China, which experienced a 29% reduction. In contrast, the UK reported a slight increase of 1% in visa issuances during the same period.
Key Details:
- Total decline in F-1 and M-1 visa issuances: 28% from August 2024 to August 2025
- Decrease from India: over 50%
- Decrease from China: 29%
- Increase from the UK: 1%
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Source: Dave Amor