Facing a surge in visa applications, the US Consulate in Mumbai organized a special "Super Saturday" drive to screen 1,500 applicants. This initiative aims to reduce the long waiting periods (up to 1,000 days) experienced by Indian applicants.
Exciting news for those travelling to the US from Bengaluru! The city might soon have its own US Consulate, simplifying visa applications and formalities. This development would benefit students, tech professionals, and business people, saving them time and travel costs.
Cyclone Michaung disrupts U.S. visa services in Chennai, prompting the cancellation of all in-person interviews. Rescheduling details for affected applicants include new dates for student, petition-based, and visitor visa appointments.
Discover the latest developments as Cyclone Michaung disrupts Chennai, leading to closures of the US Consulate and VFS Global Visa Centres. Learn about the rescheduling process for affected visa applicants and crucial information for their revised visits.
Discover the latest developments in U.S. visa processing for Indian students and visitors. In a bid to enhance efficiency, the U.S. Consulate is introducing additional appointment slots and processing centers. Priority is given to students, medical emergencies, and business travelers, with remote visa renewals now available.
In a bid to tackle long visa interview wait times in India, the US Consulate in Frankfurt has introduced dedicated appointment slots for Indian applicants. With waiting periods exceeding 500 days in major Indian cities, the consulate's initiative offers hope to travelers.
The US Consulate General Mumbai has announced that it has eliminated the visa backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that applicants can now schedule their appointments for immigrant visa interviews within the standard time frame.
The United States and India have announced plans to open consulates in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Seattle, aiming to boost cultural exchange, trade, and educational opportunities. With a record number of visas issued to Indian students, the countries are further deepening their ties.United States to Establish Consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, India to Open Mission in Seattle
The US Department of State spokesperson, Matthew Miller, has emphasized the top priority given to visa processing in India by the US Consular teams. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his state visit to the United States, efforts are underway to strengthen the diplomatic ties and address visa-related challenges between the two nations.
The United States mission in India has successfully processed half a million visa applications, reaching the halfway mark towards their target of one million. Efforts to strengthen ties between the US and India are highlighted, along with new visa initiatives and a focus on student visas.