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New Features added to Department of State’s (DOS) Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) Website

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The CEAC website provides access to the latest U.S. non-immigrant and immigrant visa application forms. This site has been enhanced on August 1, 2012 to provide new features. In this article we take a look at some of the new features. Status of Visa Application Both non-immigrant and immigrant visa applicants have the option to…

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TIP: Scheduling Group Appointment for Non-immigrant Visa Applicants in India

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he U.S. Embassy / Consulates in India (Except Kolkata) may provide group visa appointment for U.S. non-immigrant visa applicants, travelling to the United States to participate in a program or event. In this article, we take a look at when one can request for a group appointment and the procedure for the same. Purpose of…

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Update on Panel Physicians in India for U.S. Immigrant Visa Applicants

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Immigrant visa applicants living outside the United States are required to undergo a medical examination by an approved panel physician, normally as part of their visa interview at the U.S. Embasssy / Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence. In this article, we alert our readers to some recent changes in the approved list of…

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New service provider for Indian Embassy / Consulates in U.S.A.

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BLS International Services US (BLS) has been appointed as the authorized Visa and Passport Application Centre for the Indian Embassy / Consulates in the United States of America, with effect from May 7, 2013. BLS will be responsible for handling the following services in the United States: 1) All Indian Passport related Services; 2) Applications…

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Procedure to Apply for Lincoln Boarding Foil from India

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In January 2012, we had detailed the procedure for a legal permanent resident (LPR) to obtain a “Transportation Letter”, which can be found here. Introduced in April 2012, the Lincoln Boarding foil has replaced the “Transportation Letter”. In this article, we take a look at the current procedure to obtain a “Boarding Foil” from India. Situations…

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Guidance: Tips for F-2 Dependent Visa Applicants

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This article is intended to provide general guidance for F-2 visa applicants: dependents of nonimmigrant students who hold or seek F-1 status. Readers of the MurthyIndiaBulletin and MurthyIndiaDotCom may be aware that spouses and unmarried minor children — under 21 years of age — who are accompanying or following to join the F-1 student, are…

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Update on Visa Interview Waiver Program in India

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Regular visitors to MurthyIndiaDotCom and subscribers to the MurthyIndiaBulletin are aware that the Visa Interview Waiver Program (IWP) was introduced in March 2012 by the U.S. Embassy and Consulate(s) in India. Eligibility for IWP Under the IWP program, U.S. non-immigrant visa applicants who previously held a B-1/B-2, C-1/D, J-2, L-2, or H-4 visa were eligible…

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GUIDANCE: Creating A Visa Applicant’s Profile on http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/index.html – Care Must be Taken

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Regular visitors to MurthyIndiaDotCom and subscribers to the MurthyIndiaBulletin will be aware of the new visa application procedure introduced in India, with effect from September 26, 2012. Because any new process will face challenges, in this article, we take a look at some potential pitfalls of the new system that could cause delay in the…

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New Visa Application Process in India from September 26, 2012

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In a press release on September 5, 2012, the current Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs, Julia Stanley, announced that with effect from Wednesday, September 26, 2012, a new visa processing system will be introduced throughout India. This new system will standardize procedures, simplify fee payment and appointment scheduling for visa applicants. At the time of…

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Recent Changes in Non-Immigrant Visa Application Process in India for Applicants Older Than 80 Years of Age

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In recent months, U.S. immigration authorities have made several changes to non-immigrant visa application procedures at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India, including changes in the Interview Waiver Program (IWP) in March 2012, and recent changes to the visa application process for minors. Murthy Immigration Services, Pvt. Ltd. reported these as soon as they…

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