Are less F1 visas being issued in 2017?

Are less F1 visas being issued in 2017?

According to the information that has been presented to US Universities by our SEVIS and Department of State Representatives, there is not currently a higher denial rate for F1 visas. So, it’s not currently more difficult to get an F1 visa, but that doesn’t mean fewer visas haven’t been issued this year.

About denials:

If you get denied a visa you can reapply.

If you get denied, carefully review the reason on your INA form. The Department of State offers some information here.  It might also be helpful to review reasons for denials. This list is for all visa categories, not just F1.

Reminder: An F1 visa is a non-immigrant intent visa. This basically means you have to show that it’s not your long-term plan to immigrate to the US (ie, become a permanent resident/get a green card). So even if that might be your plan, in your appointment, you want to prove your plan to return to your home country.

How do we know the visa numbers for 2017?

For the true numbers on F1 visa issuance, we will need to wait for the Annual Visa Issuance Report.

Until then, do not let the current atmosphere surrounding US immigration drive you crazy. The current and constant conversation Trump is having surrounds immigration, and F1 is a nonimmigrant intent visa. So, mentally separate your nonimmigrant intent situation from immigration chatter and go for your interview.