US Student Visa 2026 applicants are facing fresh uncertainty as visa interview disruptions affect international students, including applicants from India. Recent reports say a pause in immigration visa interview appointments has forced some Indian and Chinese students to defer university admissions. Separately, the U.S. Department of State requires nonimmigrant visa applicants to generally schedule interviews in their country of nationality or residence, with limited exceptions. The Department of State says applicants seeking appointments outside those locations may face longer waits and potentially greater difficulty in qualifying. For Indian students, the developments make early visa planning particularly important. Students should monitor appointment availability, university deadlines and official embassy guidance rather than relying on social-media updates or unofficial agents. Those with fixed admission dates should also communicate promptly with their universities if visa delays threaten their planned arrival or enrolment.
US Student Visa 2026: Interview Changes Hit Indian Applicants
