why do people avoid going for usa in 2026 for overseas education
Why Students Are Hesitating About the USA in 2026 ๐ฐ 1. Extremely High Cost of Education Tuition: $25,000 – $60,000/year (₹20–50 lakh) Living: ₹10–20 lakh/year ๐ Total cost (Masters): ₹50–90 lakh ❗ Biggest concern: Heavy education loans ROI pressure ๐ Compared to: Germany/Japan → low cost Ireland → moderate USA → very expensive ๐ชช 2. Visa Uncertainty & Rejection Fear F1 visa approval depends on: Financial proof Interview performance Rejection fear has increased post-2024 ๐ Students prefer: ✔ Countries with simpler visa systems ๐ผ 3. H1B Visa Lottery (Biggest Fear Factor) After study: Students need H1B work visa Problem: It’s a lottery system ๐ Reality: No guarantee of staying back Even good students may have to return ❗ This is the #1 reason students avoid USA now ⏳ 4. Long PR (Green Card) Wait Especially for Indians: PR wait can be 10–20+ years ๐ Compared to: Canada → easier PR I...