Visa Hurdles Intensify for African Students Seeking U.S. Education

Last year, nearly 60% of African students applying to U.S. colleges faced visa rejections. Despite these high denial rates, the State Department reported a significant increase in visas issued to Africans, reaching record highs since the pandemic. In 2023, African and Asian countries saw sharp rises in visa denials, some by over 10 percentage points. […]