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 India to the United States.

Here are the key updates:

Centralized Visa Processing:

• H & L First-Time Interview Appointments: Now centralized at the U.S. Hyderabad Consulate.
• B1/B2 Interview Waiver (Drop Box) Appointments: Centralized at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi.
• H & L Interview Waiver (Drop Box) Appointments: Centralized at the U.S. Chennai Consulate.

Document Submission Options:

Regardless of where your visa interview waiver appointment is scheduled, you have the flexibility to submit documents at any of the Visa Application or Document Dropoff Centers.

Free Submission: Documents can be submitted without charge at any of the five Visa Application Centers located in: Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi.

Paid Submission: For a fee of ₹850 per application, documents can be submitted at any of the six Document Dropoff Centers in: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Cochin, Jalandhar, Pune.

Important Notes:

In certain cases, applicants may be required to appear in person for an interview at the consular post where processing has been centralized.

Impact and Benefits:

This change is expected to reduce wait times, improve efficiency, and better accommodate the high demand for U.S. visas in India.

If you need assistance understanding these changes or navigating your visa application, our experienced immigration attorneys are here to help.  Stay tuned for further updates as we monitor and analyze the impact of this policy change.