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Procedure To Follow For Change of Passport After Purchase of HDFC receipt

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September 3, 2010

This article is to clarify on procedure to be followed if a U.S. visa applicant purchased the HDFC receipt and had to subsequently renew the passport on which the HDFC receipt was originally purchased. At the time of application of visa, the applicant’s passport should be valid for a minimum of six months from the…

Update on Interactive Meeting With Mr. James Herman, Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs

September 3, 2010

On September 1, 2010 the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Delhi had organized an interactive session with Mr. James Herman, Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs in New Delhi. Here are some excerpts from the meeting: Drop-Box System May Be Re-Introduced by end of Next Year: Mr. Herman indicated that there is a high probability that the…

New Web Inquiry Form on U.S. Consulate, Chennai’s website

September 3, 2010

The Consulate General of the United States in Chennai has recently introduced a web inquiry form for case-specific questions relating to non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications. The form takes in information about the applicant, passport information, case number, visa category, contact information, information about attorney if any. We welcome this move and we trust this…

Unified Inquiry Number for VFS Helpdesk in India

August 11, 2010

A notification of the VFS website dated August 10, 2010 indicates that with effect from August 16, 2010 there will be a unified helpdesk number for U.S. visa applicants in India. This helpdesk is for persons who need to make an enquiry or seek clarification on U.S. visa application process applicable in India. Applicants calling…

Update on ‘Cancellation of India passport/Obtaining Surrender Certificate’ upon acquiring Foreign Citizenship

August 6, 2010

Background Indian Citizens who had acquired Citizenship of another country were required to cancel their passport. There was a recent requirement to surrender the passport within 90 days of acquiring the Citizenship of another country. There was a fee of US$ 175 applicable for this and further if one had acquired the Citizenship earlier and…

Fee Revision for American Citizen Services and Immigrant Visa Application

August 6, 2010

A recent update on the U.S. Embassy and Consular websites in India notify a change in fees for the American Citizen Services (http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/pr070910.html) and Immigrant visas fees (http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/immigrantstous/fees.html) with effect from June 13, 2010. This revision is based on the interim final rule issued by U.S. Department of State (DOS) on June 28, 2010 amending…

U.S. Consulate, Hyderabad Gearing up to Handle Increasing Demand in Consular Services

August 5, 2010

A notification from U.S. Consul General, Hyderabad Mr. Cornelis Keur indicates that the U.S. Consulate, Hyderabad is in the process of upgrading their existing facility to accommodate increasing demand for visa and American Citizen Services (ACS). This process is expected to take about six weeks. The notification further clarifies that during these six weeks, the…

Murthy Immigration Services (MISPL) Establishes Presence in Hyderabad

August 2, 2010

MISPL is happy to announce its virtual presence in Hyderabad with effect from May 1, 2010. Our clients and prospective clients from Andhra Pradesh can reach our office in Hyderabad by phone to schedule an appointment with our Attorneys. One of the Attorneys from the Chennai office will visit Hyderabad periodically. The date of visit…

Travel TIP: Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Require “U” Visa Sticker for Entry to India:

July 2, 2010

Background: In recent times, we hear about Overseas Citizen on India (OCI) stranded at the port-of-entry to India for lack of documentation. This article is to provide a brief insight into the documentary requirement to enter India as an OCI to avoid confusion and chaos while visiting India. As an OCI, one is entitled to…

Revision of Lounge Service Charges at Mumbai

July 2, 2010

A recent notification of the VFS website indicates the revision in their optional Lounge Service Charges. U.S. visa applicants may be aware that the VFS Global Services Private Limited (VFS) offers The Stars and Stripes Lounge, a place where US visa applicants may opt to wait ahead of their visa interview. The revised cost of…