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Update to Drop Box Procedures in India

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January 6, 2020

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…

Card Holders Requiring Re-Issuance of OCI Card under Indian Law

January 6, 2020

Although MISPL provides services in India pertaining to U.S. immigration law, since we are based in India, at times, we provide information on changes in the law or policies in India, for the benefit of those living abroad, who may be impacted by changing rules, in order to enter India. Airlines Refusing to Allow Certain…

Steady Increase in Number of Indian Students at U.S. Universities

December 7, 2019

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…

Applying for SB-1 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada

December 2, 2019

Regular readers of MurthyIndiaDotCom may be aware of the procedure to apply for status as a returning resident (SB-1) visa at the consular posts in India. By way of background, the SB-1 is an application filed by a U.S. permanent resident who had to remain abroad in excess of 365 days due to circumstances beyond…

Success Story: Immigrant Visa

December 2, 2019

At MISPL, we are happy to share our success in helping an immigrant visa applicant to overcome the INA 221(g) refusal. The consular post sought additional documents to evidence the U.S. citizen petitioner’s U.S. domicile and financial ability to sponsor the immigrant visa for the applicant. In the instant case, the U.S. citizen petitioner was…

Common Reasons for Fraud or Misrepresentation Findings During H1B Visa Applications

November 4, 2019

All U.S. visa applicants – both immigrant and nonimmigrant – need to be truthful during the visa application process. In this article, we list some of the most common reasons fraud or misrepresentation findings are made against H1B visa applicants. This list is not exhaustive. Claim to work on in-house/internal project when the beneficiary works…

Health Insurance Mandatory for U.S. Immigrant Visa Applications Made on or after November 3, 2019

November 4, 2019

All U.S. immigrant visa applicants, applying for a visa on or after November 3, 2019 must establish that she / he will be covered by approved health insurance within 30 days of entering the United States. In the absence of this, the applicant should be able to establish that she / he has adequate financial…

Higher Refusal Rates for R-1 and F-2 Visas at U.S. Consular Posts in India

November 4, 2019

In a recent trend, we have noticed an alarming number of refusals of R-1 (Religious Worker) and F-2 (dependent of F-1 student) visa applications at consular posts in India. The following factors may influence the decision for F-2 applicants: Evidencing relationship to the F-1 applicant;Establishing independent nonimmigrant intent: Until about a year and half ago,…

Additional Security Questions on Form DS160

November 4, 2019

All U.S. nonimmigrant visa applicants need to complete form DS-160. Recently, additional security questions have been included in this form. The following is a summary of these additional questions: Are you the spouse, son, or daughter of an individual who has engaged in terrorist activity, including providing financial assistance or other support to terrorists or…

Update on Interview Waiver Program

October 8, 2019

Recently we reported that, as of September 1, 2019, all eligible nonimmigrant visa applicants in India should schedule their appointments prior to submitting their respective visa applications and passports at one of the eleven visa application centres (VAC) in India. Effective October 1, 2019, the VACs will no longer accept walk-ins. Additionally, nonimmigrant visa applicants can submit…