There has been a substantial surge in demand for international education, marked by a minimum 23 percent increase in student visa applications in 2022, and the trend has continued to escalate in 2023.
There has been a substantial surge in demand for international education, marked by a minimum 23 percent increase in student visa applications in 2022, and the trend has continued to escalate in 2023.
Blinken said they have asked their consular teams to prioritize student visas as well as expand the opportunities for some students to apply for a visa without an interview.
The statement cited the success of existing exchange programs, such as Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) and BridgeUSA, stressing that fostering international education at home is essential for growth, particularly in the high school environment.
Blinken said they have asked their consular teams to prioritize student visas as well as expand the opportunities for some students to apply for a visa without an interview.
The statement cited the success of existing exchange programs, such as Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) and BridgeUSA, stressing that fostering international education at home is essential for growth, particularly in the high school environment.
