Minister says, coordination underway with U.S. Embassy to reissue revoked student visas

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Nader Al-Jalal, announced ongoing coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait to address the issue of revoked student visas of Kuwaiti students enrolled in American universities.

Speaking during the official launch of the national “Guide Me” campaign’s field headquarters at The Avenues Mall, Dr. Al-Jalal disclosed that around 40 Kuwaiti students — out of approximately 6,000 currently studying in the United States—had their visas unexpectedly revoked, according to Al-Jarida daily.

He noted that efforts are underway to facilitate the reissuance of the visas in cooperation with the US authorities. In the interim, alternative arrangements are being made to allow these students to continue their education online during the current semester, in coordination with their respective universities.

The “Guide Me” campaign, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, aims to educate and support students applying for scholarships abroad, helping them choose academic majors aligned with their future aspirations and the needs of the Kuwaiti labor market.

Meanwhile, Al-Jalal revealed that out of 22,000 Kuwaiti students studying overseas, approximately 11,000 are pursuing medical specialties. These students are expected to graduate in phases over the coming seven years, forming a critical component of Kuwait’s strategy to meet the growing demands of the healthcare sector.

He noted that there is ongoing coordination with the Ministry of Health to assess and plan for the country’s future medical workforce needs, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified professionals across various disciplines.

Dr. Al-Jalal praised the “Guide Me” campaign as a reflection of his ministry’s commitment to fostering a culture of academic guidance, career counseling, and strategic educational planning and will run until Friday, May 30, operating daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Avenues.