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Non-immigrant Visa Interview Wait Times in India – Weekly Update

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This update is part of our weekly status report on the current visa wait times for non-immigrant visa appointments at Consular posts across India. Comparative Table for Consular Posts in India The below is a comparative table for the consular posts in India, as on April 29, 2024. *  NA represents that no information is…

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Certain Document submission / delivery centres in India Closed on April 26, 2024

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Owing to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in India, the document submission/delivery centres in the State of Kerala and Karnataka will remain closed as these States go to poll today. The centres located in Cochin and Bengaluru will remain closed today, Friday, April 26, 2024. Applicants who have a scheduled interview waiver (drop box) appointment…

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Pre-Departure Orientation for Studying in the U.S.

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Embarking on a study abroad journey to the United States is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. To ensure a smooth transition, EducationUSA India and the U.S. Mission in India are offering a comprehensive Pre-Departure Orientation session, a virtual event which promises invaluable insights, tips, and expert advice covering various aspects of studying in the US.…

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Non-immigrant Visa Interview Wait Times in India – Weekly Update

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Non-immigrant Visa Interview Wait Times in India We have started a new weekly update on the current visa wait times at the Consular posts in India for non-immigrant visa appointments. This will be shared on the first working day of each week. Comparative table for Consular posts in India The below is a comparative table for…

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Non-immigrant Visa Interview Wait Times in India

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At Murthy Immigration Services, we are often posed with the question on the wait times for U.S. visas applicants in India. In this news update, we are sharing a compilation of the wait times as on Monday, April 15, 2024. Comparative Table for Consular Posts in India For the convenience of our readers, we are…

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B1/B2 Interview Waiver Appointments for India Consolidated in New Delhi

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In a recent update, the U.S. Embassy in India has notified that all B1/B2 interview waiver appointments have been consolidated in New Delhi beginning March 2024. While eligible applications can be submitted free of cost at the Visa Application Centers (VACs) in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai or New Delhi. Applicants may also submit their applications…

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Update on U.S. Domestic Visa Renewal Program

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The application window for the pilot program on domestic renewal of H-1B visas closed on April 1, 2024. We had announced the commencement of this program in an earlier article. Important Dates Going Forward April 3, 2024: Qualifying U.S. Domestic H-1B visa renewal applicants from India who have already paid their fees and scheduled an…

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Reminder for U.S. Immigrant Visa Applicants

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All U.S. immigrant visa applicants in India must create a profile and schedule a biometric appointment at a Visa Application Center (VAC) irrespective of their age. Detailed information on the steps to prepare for the immigrant visa interview can be found here.   After the National Visa Centre (NVC) schedules an interview, if the applicant fails…

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Reminder on DS-160 Requirements for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants in Bangladesh

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In January 2024, the U.S. mission in Bangladesh had notified that, in order to improve and speed up the customer experience on the date of the visa interview, they require applicants to complete and submit their visa application Form DS-160 and include the DS-160 confirmation number in the applicant’s profile, no earlier than one year…

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Important Update on Profile Migration for U.S. Visa Applicants in India

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Background Our regular readers and subscribers may be aware of the fact that on July 29, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) transitioned immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointment scheduling from USTRAVELDOCS to a new portal USVISASCHEDULING. This new system is currently being used at the U.S. Consular Missions in India, Australia, South Korea, and Japan. It is…

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