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Link To Schedule Appointment Now On Home Page of VFS Website

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February 5, 2010

Some of the early applicants for nonimmigrant visa using the form DS-160 since January 19, 2010 would have realized that finding the link to schedule an appointment was very difficult. We at Murthy Immigration Services received several calls seeking assistance on scheduling the appointment using the VFS system. Following this, Murthy Immigration Services brought this…

The Indian Government Restricts Frequent Travel On Tourist Visa

January 14, 2010

A recent update on the www.travisaoutsourcing.com, the official agents for scheduling appointments with Indian Missions in the U.S. has notified that in December 2009, the Government of India introduced a new rule that restricts foreigners with tourist visa for India from re-visiting India within two months of the last visit. This new rule affects all…

Effective January 19, 2010 all Non-immigrant Visa Applicants From India Need to Complete Form DS-160

January 8, 2010

An update on the U.S. Embassy, New Delhi’s website notifies that with effect from January 19, 2010 all non-immigrant visa applicants need to complete Form DS-160. This form replaces the existing Form DS-156, DS-157 (for applicants aged 15 – 55 years) and DS-158 (for F, M and J applicants). Applicants Need To Complete DS-160 Online:…

Form DS-160 Introduced In India

January 8, 2010

Government of India introduces Tourist Visa-On-Arrival For Five Countries

January 5, 2010

A recent update on the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs notifies that the Government of India, with effect from January 1, 2010 has extended “Tourist Visa-on-Arrival” for citizens of five countries. The countries that benefit from this facility are (1) Finland; (2) Japan; (3) Luxembourg; (4) New Zealand and (5) Singapore. This…

Tips on H1-B Application Process at U.S. Consulates in India

December 4, 2009

At Murthy Immigration Services, we are often contacted by H1-B petitioners (Employers) / H1-B beneficiaries (Employees) for assistance with their application at U.S. Consulate / U.S. Embassy in India. In most instances they contact us after they receive a request for additional information under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In this edition…

Procedure To Reactivate HDFC Visa Fee Receipts

December 4, 2009

There may be instances when an applicant is not able to make it for the nonimmigrant visa interview due to some unavoidable situation. In such situations, it is possible to reactivate the HDFC Visa Fee receipt(s) for the remaining duration of validity of the receipt. A long standing notification on the U.S. Embassy – New…

GUIDANCE: Tips on applying for B1 / B2 visa

November 7, 2009

In this issue of the MurthyIndiaBulletin, we will look into one of the most common visas applied at U.S. consulates across the globe – B1/B2 visa. B1 visa is for persons visiting the United States temporarily for business related activity. B2 visa is for person(s) visiting US for pleasure or family visits or for medical…

American Consulate General, Chennai approves Apollo Health Center For Medical Examination For Immigrant Visa Applicants

November 5, 2009

An update on American Consulate General, Chennai’s website indicates that they have approved The Apollo Heart Center located at 156 Greams Road, Chennai 600 006 to provide medical examination, immunization and laboratory tests required for immigrant visas. It may also be noted that applicants’ can continue to have the medical examination and immunization done by…

Consulate Revises Exchange Rate with Effect From November 2, 2009

November 5, 2009

A recent update on the official website of the US Embassy, New Delhi indicates that with effect from November 2, 2009, the exchange rate will be revised to Rs. 48 to one US$ from the existing Rs. 50. Effectively, the nonimmigrant visa application fee will be Rs. 6,288/-. The VFS service fee of Rs. 374/-…