Indians Renouncing Citizenship · 2022 (by destination)
Largest destination for Indian emigrants. Silicon Valley, Houston & New Jersey are key hubs.
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United States
71,991
Indians renounced for US citizenship
72% of top-4 total
Canada's points-based Express Entry draws large numbers of Indian tech & healthcare workers.
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Canada
60,139
Indians renounced for Canadian citizenship
60% relative to USA
Australia's skilled migration stream and quality of life are strong draws for Indian professionals.
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Australia
40,377
Indians renounced for Australian citizenship
40% relative to USA
UK's historical ties and NHS job opportunities remain a pull factor despite stricter post-Brexit visa rules.
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United Kingdom
21,457
Indians renounced for British citizenship
21% relative to USA
Visa & Permit Rejection Rates · 2024–25
Canada's IRCC tightened student intake in 2024, slashing permits dramatically to curb housing pressure.
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Canada — Student Permits
74%
Student permit rejection rate (2025)
74 of 100 applications rejected
US F-1 visa denials for Indians rose steeply post-pandemic due to consulate backlogs & enhanced scrutiny.
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USA — F-1 Student Visa
61%
F-1 student visa rejection rate (2025)
61 of 100 applications rejected
Australia issued ~48% fewer student visas in 2024–25 as part of a government crackdown on migration levels.
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Australia — Student Visas
~48%
Fewer student visas issued (2024–25)
Nearly half fewer than prior year
UK's naturalisation refusal rate for Indians sits at 10–15%, per Home Office 2024 statistics.
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UK — Naturalisation Refusal
~10–15%
Naturalisation refusal rate (2024)
Lowest among the four nations