Effective Monday, March 16, 2020 all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments in India stand cancelled until further notice on account of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Once consular services resume, one would be able to login to their profile on www.ustraveldocs.com/in and reschedule their appointment. At this time, it is not clear how long this may…

Generally, the visa for business or visa for pleasure, commonly referred to as the B1/B2 visa, is valid for a duration of 10 years in India based on visa reciprocity. Visa applicants wishing to renew their B1/B2 visas may use the drop-box facility if the most recent B1/B2 visa is valid or if it has…

The Public Charge Rule is effective nationwide in the U.S. from February 24, 2020 onwards. The Final Rule, as initially published on Aug 14, 2019, was to become effective on Oct. 15, 2019. Multiple lawsuits ensued and there was a nationwide injunction preventing the Trump administration from enforcing the Rule. With the U.S. Supreme Court…

Indian nationals living abroad who have not been able to register the birth under the “Birth, Deaths and Marriage Registration Act, 1886” can now apply for a birth certificate based on the passport. One must submit the duly completed form for “Birth Certificate as per Passport”. Applicants must also include a passport size photograph of the…

MISPL had previously reported that effective September 1, 2019 eligible applicant(s) who can use the drop box facility, need to first schedule an appointment with one of the CGI drop-off locations to submit their documents.  Documents can be only submitted on the date of the appointment scheduled at one of the drop box locations from Monday to Friday, between…

A recent report published on the official website of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi indicates that there has been a steady increase in the number of Indian students pursuing higher education in the U.S. For the sixth consecutive year, the number of Indian Students pursuing higher education in the U.S. has increased and for…