India, May 19 -- After several months of inactivity, the US has begun to release visa slots for F-1 students. However, these slots are disappearing within minutes, causing students to experience panic and anxiety regarding their ability to secure a spot before the commencement of the academic session this Fall in US educational institutions.

Similar to the H-1B visa process, there was a prolonged period of inactivity for F-1 student visas following the introduction of social media vetting in December 2025. Currently, visa slots are being released in batches, and they are being filled almost immediately.

As per the most recent update, a significant number of slots were made available on May 15 for dates in June and July, which are critic...