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.
The US is actively working to further reduce wait times for visitor visas for Indians, following a remarkable 75% decrease achieved last year. This surge in travel is reflected in the record-breaking 1.4 million visas processed by the US Embassy in India last year.
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The US Embassy in India has announced significant modifications to the visa application process for Indian students seeking to pursue studies in the United States. These changes, effective Monday, November 27, 2023, aim to streamline the application process, enhance security, and ensure compliance with visa regulations.
Targeting F, M, and J student visa applicants, these policy changes, starting November 27, 2023, emphasize the crucial need for accurate passport information. Unravel the details and ensure a smooth visa application experience by staying informed about these essential updates.
In a move to enhance the visa application process, U.S. Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, unveils plans for new consulate offices in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. With additional staff deployed in Hyderabad, the United States aims to address the backlog, resulting in a one-third increase in US visas issued to Indian nationals.
The purpose of this policy is to reduce wait times for all applicants and maintain the integrity of the visa application process. Improperly filled DS-160 forms create significant work for the embassy's VACs, document drop-off location, and consular teams.
The US Embassy in India announced on Wednesday that it opened a "quarter million nonimmigrant visa appointments," or tourist visas, over the weekend. However, the embassy also warned that none of these appointments are available for 2023.
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