Impact of international students on US colleges and economy

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updates: California State University San Marcos partners with Study Group

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updates: Partnership between California State University San Marcos and Study Group to attract more international students

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updates: Information about the return of international students to US colleges and their contribution to the economy

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updates: Canada emerges as the most favored destination for Indian students seeking education abroad

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updates: Information on efforts to expel foreign students due to concerns of terrorism

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updates: Record-breaking 140,000 student visas issued to Indian students in FY 2023

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updates: The US Embassy has issued over 140,000 student visas in the last fiscal year, breaking previous records. The US Embassy also reported that over 1.2 million Indian passport holders visited the US in the last year, making up 10% of all visa applications worldwide.

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updates: Updated information on Indian student enrollment in the US, visa issuance, and US-China student exchanges

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updates: The US Embassy and Consulates in India issued a record-breaking 140,000 student visas from October 2022 to September 2023. India surpassed China as the largest source of international graduate students in the US. The US State Department also issued over 10 million nonimmigrant visas globally during the same period. New York University hosted the largest number of international students in the United States in the 2022/23 academic year. The US is increasing staff and opening new consulates in India to reduce visa waiting times. The flow of students between the U.S. and China is under threat due to geopolitical tensions.

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updates: Updated information on the surge of Indian students studying in the US and the number of international students in US colleges and universities. Added details on the US Embassy and Consulates in India issuing a record number of student visas. Mentioned the plans to open new consulates in India. Included information on the US State Department issuing over 10 million nonimmigrant visas globally. Highlighted the importance of maintaining student exchanges between the US and China.

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updates: The US State Department announced that it issued over 140,000 student visas to Indian students from October 2022 to September 2023, a record high. The Department also stated that international students at US colleges and universities contribute up to $38 billion annually to the US economy. In the main student visa season of June-August 2023, consular officers in India issued 95,269 visas, an 18% increase compared to the same period in 2022. India surpassed China as the largest source of international graduate students in the US, with a 63% increase in Indian graduate students. The State Department issued a near-record level of non-immigrant visas globally, with over 10 million visas issued in the 2023 fiscal year. The US Embassy also issued nearly eight million visitor visas for business and tourism, the highest since 2015. The Department highlighted the contributions of international visitors, who spent up to $239 billion annually and supported an estimated 9.5 million American jobs. The Department also issued a record-breaking 442,000 visas to temporary and seasonal workers, addressing labor shortages in sectors like agriculture. Additionally, 590,000 non-immigrant visas were issued to high-skilled workers and executives, and 365,000 visas were issued to airline and shipping crew members. The Department attributed these achievements to innovative solutions such as expanding interview waiver authorities. The US is increasing staff and opening new consulates in India to reduce visa waiting times.

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updates: Updated information on the number of Indian students studying in the US and the record number of student visas issued by the US Embassy in India

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updates: Inclusion of information about the flow of students between the US and China being under threat due to geopolitical tensions

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Version 0.13 (2023-11-27 10:25:21.248000)

updates: Includes information about the number of international students in the US, the growth rate, the top fields of study, and the plans to open new consulates in India.

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Version 0.12 (2023-11-21 08:01:51.765000)

updates: The US is increasing staff and opening new consulates in India to reduce visa delays

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Version 0.11 (2023-11-21 01:01:54.228000)

updates: Incorporated information about New York University leading in hosting international students

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Version 0.1 (2023-11-20 06:22:54.403000)

updates: Updated information on the record surge of Indian students studying in the US and Purdue University's ranking among top institutions for international student enrollment

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Version 0.09 (2023-11-17 15:03:21.034000)

updates: Updated information on the surge of Indian students studying in the US and Purdue University's ranking among top institutions for international student enrollment

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Version 0.08 (2023-11-15 04:46:41.939000)

updates: Indian student enrollment in the US reaches all-time high

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updates: India surpasses China as the largest source of international students in the US

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updates: Purdue University's ranking for international student enrollment

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