The U.S. Embassy in India has tweeted today that the first set of visa appointments for students will be released by mid-May 2023. Students can expect more slots to be released only by end of the student season. We urge students to pay the visa application fee and keep their profile active to ensure that they make use of this window to schedule F1 visa appointments. 

Students should refrain from engaging agents who charge an exorbitant fee to schedule the appointments. Students should monitor availability of appointments on a regular basis and schedule the appointment. We encourage students to follow the U.S. Embassy in India on the social media for important updates on this important topic.