Student Visa Denials Are Rising, and African and South American Applicants Bear the Brunt

From 2015 to 2022, visa denials for South American students rose sharply (from 10% to 24%), and African students were the most likely to be denied overall. However, demand remains stronger than ever, with the U.S. State Department setting a new record for student visas in 2022.

Emi Tuyetnhi Tran examines the research for NBC. (July 2023)