Hyderabad, Oct. 13 -- The visa crisis has particularly impacted international students, including those from India. There are growing concerns about the future of their education in the US. Approximately 1.1 million international students are studying in the US.

The recent crackdown on international students has intensified, with its impact is now evident.

There has been a sharp decrease in the number of student visas, with only 44.5% issued compared to the previous year.

Between January and September 2024, there was a 38% decline in F-1 visas granted to Indians. The 2023-24 academic year saw a rejection rate of 41% for student visa applications, with 279,000 out of 679,000 applications denied.

This has an impact not only on the stude...