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U.S. Consulate, Chennai, Closed on September 17 and 18, 2012

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September 16, 2012

Following the unfortunate incident at the U.S. Consulate, Chennai on Friday, September 14, 2012; a notification on the U.S. Visa application Centre (VFS) website indicates that the U.S. Consulate in Chennai will remain closed on September 17 and 18, 2012. We understand that applicants will be notified of the new appointment at a later point…

New Visa Application Process in India from September 26, 2012

September 6, 2012

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…

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

August 6, 2012

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…

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

August 6, 2012

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. Please visit here for a quick look at the latest updates.

Transfer of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) I-901 Fee with Change of School

August 6, 2012

This is the peak time for student visa applicants aspiring to begin their studies in fall 2012. We at Murthy Immigration Services Pvt. Ltd. have received inquiries from several prospective students who have already paid the SEVIS I-901 fee to attend one school but, for some reason, have to choose a different school. In this…

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

August 6, 2012

Advance Submission of Documents at U.S. Consulate, Hyderabad Discontinued

August 5, 2012

VFS Global, administrative partner of U.S. diplomatic mission in India; has updated that the U.S. Consulate, in Hyderabad will discontinue advance submission of documents for H and L visas with effect from Monday, August 6, 2012. Petition based U.S. visa applicants, applying for a visa at the U.S. Consulate, Hyderabad may be aware that relevant…

The U.S. Visa Application Center in Bengaluru Relocated

August 5, 2012

The U.S. Visa Application Center in Bengalure has moved to a new location with effect from Monday, July 30, 2012. The work timings are from Monday to Friday 8 a.m. IST to 1 p.m. IST and from 2 p.m. IST to 3 p.m. IST. The new location is: VFS Global Services 2nd Floor, Prestige Atrium,…

Minor Drop-Box Case Introduced in India

July 4, 2012

A recent update on the VFS website (official administrative partners for US Consulates / Embassy in India) indicates that non-immigrant visa interview is waived for children aged below 7 years at all U.S. Consular offices in India. Subscribers of MurthyIndiaBulletin are aware that a non-immigrant visa interview waiver program (IWP) was recently re-introduced on a…

Reminder for Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants in India who paid the visa application fee prior to fee-change

July 2, 2012

We had reported in April 2012 that visa application fees for U.S. non-immigrant and immigrant visas were revised, effective April 13, 2012. A detailed report can be found here. Our update in May 2012 clarified that applicants who had paid the non-immigrant visa application fees prior to April 13, 2012 could continue to use their fee…