In 2021, the US mission in India approved more student visas than it had ever approved previously. More than 55,000 students and exchange visitors have or will go to the United States to study this year. This is despite the numerous difficulties that people face when traveling abroad.
Key Highlights
- The US mission in India has approved more student visas in 2021 than ever before.
- More than 55,000 students and exchange visitors have or will go to the United States to study this year.
- “Every day, more kids are approved,” the US embassy in India stated.
- This is despite the numerous difficulties that people face when traveling abroad.
According to a statement released by the US embassy in India on Monday, the US mission in India has approved more student visas in 2021 than ever before. This is despite the numerous difficulties that people face when traveling abroad.
More than 55,000 students and exchange visitors have or will board planes to study in the United States this year, according to the US embassy. “Every day, more kids are approved,” it stated.
The embassy stated, “The US Mission looks forward to another outstanding student season as it encourages studies for spring semester students over the coming months.”
Ambassador Atul Keshap, speaking on the process of facilitating the students’ journey, said that the Covid-19 pandemic caused significant logistical obstacles for the team.
“For Indian students, studying in the United States is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that provides fresh, global perspectives and frequently leads to priceless professional chances,” he said.
“Indian students enrich US society, attain high levels of academic accomplishment, and strengthen our countries’ relationship bonds,” Keshap remarked.
The embassy further stated that, while they usually began interviewing autumn semester students in May, the second wave of Covid-19 forced the mission to postpone the start of classes.
“As soon as conditions permitted the resumption of visa services without jeopardizing applicants’ health and safety,” it wrote, “consular personnel worked not only to meet, but to exceed, their pre-Covid workload.”
