2022 data shows Africa has the highest global student visa denial rate (54%) for F-1 visas.

2022 data reveals the African continent experiences the highest global student visa denial rate, with a 54% rejection rate for F-1 visas, as per Shorelight and Henley & Partners studies. This rise since 2015, barring South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Lesotho, has been attributed to inadequate visa interview preparation, weak homeland connections, and funding concerns.

August 03, 2024
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