Starting January 17, 2025, a revised version of Form I-129 will replace the current form issued on April 1, 2024, with no grace period for transitioning to the final rules. Any petitions submitted using the outdated version of the form after this date will be rejected by USCIS. The updated Form I-129 will be used…

As per the Executive Order regarding the federal government closure for President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, all U.S. Government offices in India, including those providing consular services, will remain closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025. This closure impacts U.S. Citizen Services and visa interview appointments scheduled for January 9. Applicants should check their email for updates…

The U.S. Department of State has announced significant changes to the non-immigrant visa appointment rescheduling process, effective from January 1, 2025. These updates aim to streamline the visa application system, minimize delays, and ensure equitable access to visa interview appointments for all applicants and to avoid delays or additional costs. This notification can be found…

Murthy Immigration Services is committed to keeping you informed of important updates impacting U.S. immigration processes. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India have announced a major change in the processing of nonimmigrant visa cases. This step aims to streamline operations, maximize productivity, and enhance their ability to meet the growing demand for travel from…

In a significant move to address the rising demand for U.S. visas in India, the United States Embassy in New Delhi, along with Consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad operated on Saturday, December 7. This initiative, dubbed “Super Saturday,” aims to accommodate applicants requiring in-person visa interviews and represents a broader effort to reduce wait…

In an official update, applicants seeking visa services are being reminded to avoid making duplicate payments if they are facing delays in receipt activation. Authorities have assured that efforts are underway to resolve activation delays promptly and minimize inconvenience to users. Visa processing systems occasionally encounter technical challenges that may lead to delays in activating…

On 19 November 2024, Rebekah Drame Consular Chief, US Consulate, Hyderabad visited Visakhapatnam for International Library Week and while addressing the recent media reports on plans to establish a new Visa Application Centre in Andhra Pradesh, she stated that “We are always looking for ways to better meet the needs of visa-seekers in our region.…

All U.S. visa applicants scheduled for an interview at the U.S. consulate in Chennai for October 15, 2024 have been notified that their respective appointments stand cancelled owing to the RED ALERT declared by the Tamil Nadu government on account of predicted heavy rains. This email further notifies that applicants will be contacted later with…