U.S. visa applicants in India may be aware that the consular posts in India have prioritised student visa applications. Though the consular posts have resumed processing of immigrant visas, at Murthy Immigration Services Private Limited (MISPL) we have noticed that very limited or no interview slots are available for immigrant visa applicants in India. Effectively, F1 academic students, M1 vocational students and J1 exchange visitors are able to schedule regular visa appointments with a wait time of 2-3 weeks. Students / exchange visitors with any prior visa refusal(s) are also able to secure a re-interview.

Interview slots are also available for SB-1 Returning Residents visa applicants in India. Legal permanent residents who are currently stuck in India should make use of this opportunity to request for status as a returning resident.

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