Table 3-23
Initial visa applications by major high-skilled categories: FY 2001–2005
 
  Student (F-1) Exchange visitor (J-1)
Year Applications Refused (%)   Applications Refused (%)
2001 380,385 22.9   275,959 5.1
2002 322,644 27.4   270,702 6.2
2003 288,731 25.3   275,335 7.8
2004 282,662 22.6   274,789 7.4
2005 333,161 19.8   311,728 5.8
 

NOTE: Application counts and refusal rates are adjusted for reapplications and appeals by same individual.

SOURCE: U.S. Department of State, Immigrant Visa Control and Reporting Division, administrative data.
 
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