F1 Visa, F2, J and M Student Visas Appointments Situation
82K F1 Visas issued
There were over 82,000 F1 Visas issued at US Consulates in India this Summer. This is the highest number of Indian students going to the US for studying, compared with any other country. Also, this is the highest number of F1 Visas they ever issued in the summer.
Spring 2023 Slots
The visa appointment slots for Spring 2023 will be released in two main batches. They will release the first batch in mid-October 2022 and the second one will be released in mid to late November. They suggest to check around these times.
F2, M, and, J Visas
The Visa appointments opened for the student category include F1, F2, M, and J Visas. So, if you are looking for F2 or other visas, you will see the slots available for the same.
J Visa Changes
There are some changes planned for the J visa type as they are rolling and some medical professionals also use them round the year. They will plan to open up for J visa separately as well to accommodate that.
Previously Refused F1 applicants
They plan to follow the same process like earlier this year, where all applicants will get one chance, and then they will open extra slots for refused applicants at the end. This will be applicable for next Summer 2023appointments.