Table 3-30
Initial applications for student/exchange visitor visas: FY 2001–06
 
 
    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
2006   385,596   20.1   349,598   5.9
 

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

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

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