Why did Indian student visa rejections increase so sharply in 2026?
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India was reclassified from Evidence Level 2 to Evidence Level 3 (the highest-risk tier) effective January 8, 2026, triggering stricter financial documentation, manual verification, and closer Genuine Student scrutiny.
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