In a remarkable surge in visa demand across all categories, a phenomenal growth has been witnessed, with a 60% increase in applications since 2022. Hyderabad takes a pivotal role as the first of the four global educational processing posts alongside Mumbai, New Delhi, and Chennai. The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad achieved an unprecedented visa milestone in 2023, recording extraordinary visa numbers.

The demand for visas has soared in all categories since 2022, with a notable 60% surge in applications. Hyderabad played a crucial role in this surge, contributing significantly to India’s representation globally. Noteworthy is the fact that one in every ten U.S. visa applicants in the country hails from India. The U.S. Consulate General in India issued over 140,000 student visas in 2023, setting a record for the third consecutive year. Currently, Indian students constitute the largest international graduate student community in the United States, with a significant representation among the one million foreign students studying in the country.