US Embassy India

[shahjah88 5]

We are pleased to announce that consular sections at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and our Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata will begin processing of student and academic exchange visitor visa applications on a limited basis on August 17.  Through consultation with our health and security professionals, we will open in a limited manner that puts the safety of our customers and staff first.  We will first process emergency student and exchange visitor appointment requests received prior to August 12 and then offer public appointments.  We will refresh appointments as we have availability, generally two weeks in advance.  Prospective students and exchange visitors should schedule an appointment no more than three weeks prior to their class start date.  We expect appointment slots to be filled quickly.  Please continue to monitor our website for availability.

Student visas are a high priority, and we will make every effort to assist student visa applicants in a timely fashion, while keeping our customers and staff safe.  However, due to our very limited appointment availability we will not be able to accommodate all requests in time for the start of the fall semester.  We will try to handle requests based on when we receive them and when classes will start.  We ask for your patience during this time.

This being said, we continue to remain closed for routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services.  We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date.  The MRV fee is valid and may be used to schedule an interview appointment in the country where it was purchased within one year of the date of payment.  If you have an urgent need to travel, please follow the guidance provided at http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-expeditedappointment.asp to request an emergency appointment.

Applicants for H1B, H2B, H4, L and certain J categories covered by Presidential Proclamation 10052 should request an appointment only if you have reason to believe you may qualify for one of the exceptions listed here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/exceptions-to-p-p-10014-10052-suspending-entry-of-immigrants-non-immigrants-presenting-risk-to-us-labor-market-during-economic-recovery.html.

[Crazy Cat 39,386]

I don't understand the priority for student visas over others.

Edited August 14, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[shahjah88 5]

I agree I been waiting for Visa processing and looks like Student visa is the most important then people like us waiting to live their life with partner.

[J&A1234 181]

25 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

I don't understand the priority for student visas over others.

I would assume it’s because of the ridiculous tuition International students have to pay for attending American universities. Meanwhile there seems to be no rush from any embassy/consulate to help reunify families. 

[igoyougoduke 1,609]

33 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

I don't understand the priority for student visas over others.

cause its benjamins for universities. Priorities is $$$$$ > families as per the current admin

[Crazy Cat 39,386]

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