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Indian Students Return Amid Visa Uncertainty
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Indian students increasingly return to India after graduation due to tightening visa rules and shrinking post-study job prospects, according to government data and industry sources. F-1 issuances fell 67% in June–August 2025 versus a year earlier, and outbound student numbers dropped from 908,364 in 2023 to 626,606 in 2025; UK and Canada also tightened entry and permit rules.
Key Points
- 1Show declining mobility: outbound Indian students fell from 908,364 (2023) to 626,606 (2025).
- 2Cite policy shifts: US F-1 issuances dropped 67% June–Aug 2025, UK and Canada tightened visas.
- 3Prompt students to prefer India, shorter master's, startups, or GCC roles in AI and analytics.
Scoring Rationale
Data-backed, industry-wide trend supported by official figures; limited novelty beyond confirming an ongoing outbound slowdown.
Sources
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