In a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, American Council on Education president Ted Mitchell highlighted the urgent need to address processing delays for F-1 and J-1 visas, with some students facing interview appointments 100 to 200 days after applying.
Delays in visa processing not only impact students' ability to begin the academic year on time but also threaten colleges dependent on international student tuition for financial stability.
The surge in international student applications, particularly from India, highlights the need for the State Department to prioritize student visa processing and prevent delays in the midst of increased demand.
India's visa system, slower and more prone to corruption than other countries, poses challenges, while the U.S. visa system grapples with handling the mounting workload efficiently.
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