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Topic: US visas

US consular team processes record high 1.4 million visas for Indians in 2023, wait time down by 75%

The US Embassy & Consulates in India say Indians now represent 1 out of every 10 US visa applicants around the world. 2023 saw 60% increase in demand for visas.

What are ‘stapled visas’ that China has issued to athletes from Arunachal Pradesh

The Ministry of External Affairs has deemed China's action 'unacceptable' and said India will 'suitably respond' to it.

US to ease visas for skilled Indians to live, work in Washington as PM Modi visits

A few Indians and other foreigners on H-1B visas will be able to renew those visas, without having to travel abroad, part of a pilot program that could be expanded in coming yrs.

US embassy to offer more student visa appointment slots this year, fee increased by Rs 2,000

Brendan Mullarkey of US Embassy in New Delhi says a record 1,25,000 visas were issued to students in 2022, and demand is expected to be high in 2023 as well.

US to expand premium processing of work authorization for foreign students

Certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training & STEM-OPT extensions who have pending Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, can choose premium processing.

‘India top priority for visas,’ says US embassy, students in but long wait still for tourists

US embassy official says counsellor staff for visas will be at 100 percent capacity by summer 2023 in India.

US ‘closely tracking developments’ of journalist Mattoo being stopped at Delhi airport

The United States is aware of reports of Pulitzer-winning Kashmiri Sanna Irshad Mattoo allegedly being prevented from travelling to the country, a US State Department official said.

Want a US visa? Book an appointment in 2024 — Indians rue loss of business as wait stretches on

Wait time longer due to backlog of visa applications put on hold during pandemic, surge in new applications, and limited consular staff, say tourism industry leaders.

‘Know where you want to study & why’ — US Embassy’s tips on how to seal your visa interview

A record 62,000 US student visas were issued to Indians in 2021 — this year, the country plans on opening up at least 20-25 per cent more slots for aspiring students.

US embassy to start giving visa interview slots for Indian students from Monday

Don Heflin of the US embassy said students won't require proof of Covid-19 vaccination to enter the country, but will need a negative test report taken within 72 hours prior to departure.

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Navarro to Loomer—Trump’s team is making India new frontline of MAGA politics

It's a wolf pack unleashed on India, and Peter Navarro is leading it. The week gone by has been critical for Indian diplomacy amid the tensions with the US.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Nuclear-propulsion systems to next-gen tanks, India draws up its 15-year defence wishlist

New Delhi: India is looking to induct hypersonic missiles, nuclear propulsion for aircraft carriers and warships, next-gen tanks, a variety of unmanned systems and...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?