'Scary and stressful': Indian students reconsider plans for US education
Summary
Plans for Indian students wanting to study in the US are disrupted by a halt in student visa appointments. This change is due to immigration policy changes under former President Donald Trump, causing increased uncertainty for students eager to start their academic programs.Key Facts
- Umar Sofi received an acceptance from Columbia University but faces visa delays.
- The US paused student visa appointments on 27 May.
- India sends the most international students to the US, over 330,000 in the 2023-24 school year.
- Applications to US universities have dropped by at least 30% due to the uncertainty.
- Students are considering other countries like the UK, Germany, and Australia for education.
- Social media vetting of visa applicants has increased.
- Visa appointment suspensions followed policies tightening student immigration rules.
- Concerns include the possibility of deportation and restrictions on work opportunities.
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