How many F1 visas does the U.S. issue?

252,252 F1 visas were issued in the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026, and 4,035 in February 2026. The most went to people from China - Mainland, India and Vietnam.

• F1 is the Academic student. For full-time students at U.S. colleges, universities, high schools and language programs.
• In February 2026, 4,035 F1 visas were issued worldwide.
• Over the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026, 252,252 were issued.
• The countries receiving the most are China - Mainland (55,295), India (30,292) and Vietnam (13,742).

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