The number of Indian students going to America for higher education has decreased significantly this time. Experts say that the main reason for this is the strict visa policies adopted by the Trump government . According to education consultants in Hyderabad, the number of students going to America has dropped by up to 70 percent. These problems are arising due to the current unavailability of visa appointment slots and a huge increase in visa rejections. “By this time, most students would have completed their visa interviews and were ready to travel to America. But now… we keep opening the portal every day, hoping for a slot,” says overseas consultant Sanjeev Rai.
Lack of clarity – students’ fear has increased
Although US officials say they will release slots in phases, the lack of clarity is causing confusion among students. “Those who have booked slots are not getting confirmation,” explains Ankit Jain of Window Overseas Consultancy. That is why some students have started choosing other countries instead of the US. “If this is the case, I will lose seven months of time. That is why I have withdrawn my application,” laments a student. He has now chosen Germany for his master’s in automotive engineering.
Focus shifting to Europe
While 3.3 lakh students from India went to the US last year, the situation has changed now. According to the Ministry of External Affairs data, 11.6 lakh Indian students have enrolled in higher education abroad by January 2024. In this sequence, analysts say that Europe is now becoming the new destination, replacing the US. Visa hassles are sprinkling water on the dreams of students. Forgetting the US, students are exploring opportunities in other countries. This is reshaping the direction of educational migration.
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