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Update on ‘Cancellation of India passport/Obtaining Surrender Certificate’ upon acquiring Foreign Citizenship

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August 6, 2010

Background Indian Citizens who had acquired Citizenship of another country were required to cancel their passport. There was a recent requirement to surrender the passport within 90 days of acquiring the Citizenship of another country. There was a fee of US$ 175 applicable for this and further if one had acquired the Citizenship earlier and…

Fee Revision for American Citizen Services and Immigrant Visa Application

August 6, 2010

A recent update on the U.S. Embassy and Consular websites in India notify a change in fees for the American Citizen Services (http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/pr070910.html) and Immigrant visas fees (http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/immigrantstous/fees.html) with effect from June 13, 2010. This revision is based on the interim final rule issued by U.S. Department of State (DOS) on June 28, 2010 amending…

U.S. Consulate, Hyderabad Gearing up to Handle Increasing Demand in Consular Services

August 5, 2010

A notification from U.S. Consul General, Hyderabad Mr. Cornelis Keur indicates that the U.S. Consulate, Hyderabad is in the process of upgrading their existing facility to accommodate increasing demand for visa and American Citizen Services (ACS). This process is expected to take about six weeks. The notification further clarifies that during these six weeks, the…

Murthy Immigration Services (MISPL) Establishes Presence in Hyderabad

August 2, 2010

MISPL is happy to announce its virtual presence in Hyderabad with effect from May 1, 2010. Our clients and prospective clients from Andhra Pradesh can reach our office in Hyderabad by phone to schedule an appointment with our Attorneys. One of the Attorneys from the Chennai office will visit Hyderabad periodically. The date of visit…

Travel TIP: Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Require “U” Visa Sticker for Entry to India:

July 2, 2010

Background: In recent times, we hear about Overseas Citizen on India (OCI) stranded at the port-of-entry to India for lack of documentation. This article is to provide a brief insight into the documentary requirement to enter India as an OCI to avoid confusion and chaos while visiting India. As an OCI, one is entitled to…

Revision of Lounge Service Charges at Mumbai

July 2, 2010

A recent notification of the VFS website indicates the revision in their optional Lounge Service Charges. U.S. visa applicants may be aware that the VFS Global Services Private Limited (VFS) offers The Stars and Stripes Lounge, a place where US visa applicants may opt to wait ahead of their visa interview. The revised cost of…

Revision in Non-immigrant Visa Application Fee and Change in Consular Exchange Rate

June 4, 2010

An update dated May 25, 2010 on the U.S. Embassy and consular websites in India notify a change in the non-immigrant visa application fees with effect from June 4, 2010 and a change in the consular exchange rate with effect from May 28, 2010. New Two-Tire Fee Structure Introduced: It may be noted that the…

New Application Procedure at U.S. Consulate, Hyderabad for H/L Visa Applications

May 18, 2010

A very recent update on the U.S. Consulate, Hyderabad’s website indicates that applicants applying for H/L visas should submit the documents listed below, at least four working days prior to the date of interview. These documents should be submitted at the VFS office located at Hyderabad and not to the consulate directly. The documents include:…

TIPS: Applying for H1-B Visa at U.S. Consulate / Embassy in India

May 7, 2010

As the holiday season is coming up many H1-B beneficiaries plan to visit their family in India around May – June. In this article, we are providing some valuable tips for H1-B beneficiaries who need to apply for a visa at U.S. Consulate or Embassy in India. Documentation Required For H1-B visa: Recently the U.S.…

U.S. Consulates in India Revise Exchange Rate

May 3, 2010

The US Consulates and Embassy in India have adjusted the exchange rate from Rs. 48 to a US$ to Rs. 46 to a US$ with effect from May 1, 2010. Effectively all the applicable visa fees will be adjusted with the new exchange rate. The non-immigrant visa application fee of US$ 131 under the revised…