Washington: The United States has waived personal interview requirements for many visa applicants, including students and workers, in its diplomatic missions in India till December 31 this year, a senior US diplomat has told Indian community leaders.
These applicants eligible for waivers are student (F, M, and Academic J visas), workers (H-1, H-2, H-3 and individual L visas), culture, and exceptional ability (O, P, and Q). . Visa).
“This is a much needed support for visa applicants. This will be of great help to our friends and immediate family members and will take away a lot of their worries and inconveniences,” Ajay Jain BhutoriaSouth Asian Community Leader and US President Joe BidenAdvisor to Asian Americans said after meeting with Assistant Secretary of State for South Central Asia, donal lu,
Bhutoria raised the issue of visas during a meeting with Lu in Silicon Valley in the US state of California on Friday.
Lu pointed out that as of December 31 this year, the US State Department is authorized to waive personal interview requirements for certain applicants and their eligible derivatives in various nonimmigrant visa classifications.
To be eligible for the Extended Interview Waiver Program, applicants seeking these visa classifications must have previously been issued any category of US visa; Never been denied a US visa and there is no indication of ineligibility or potential visa ineligibility.
They must be a resident or national of the country in which they are applying; Among others, the State Department said.
American Embassy In New Delhi and its consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai, more than 20,000 additional waivers (Dropbox) to allow eligible applicants to access the new Interview Waiver Authority (Dropbox) appointments, according to a notice posted on the website will issue. US Embassy in New Delhi.
During the meeting, Bhutoria discussed with Lu about enhancing people-to-people ties between the US and India. He emphasized the importance of working closely with both the US and India in South Central Asia.
“Both India and the US are strong democracies and share democratic values and provide leadership in the Asia Pacific region,” he said.
They also discussed the immense contribution made by the Indian American diaspora and their influential role in digital economic growth, startups and establishment of businesses and companies, and contribution to the growth of the US economy.
Assistant Secretary Lu, BhutoriaIndian American Congressman Ro Khanna The leaders of the Afghan community also met at the afternoon program to discuss Afghanistan refugee resettlement with elected officials.
During the meeting, Lu highlighted recent immigration changes, the tremendous opportunities America offers to work and study, and recognizes the significant contribution of international visitors to American communities, campuses, and the economy, with the State Department continuing to recruit many applicants. Visa procedures have been streamlined for To protect national security, a media release said.
These applicants eligible for waivers are student (F, M, and Academic J visas), workers (H-1, H-2, H-3 and individual L visas), culture, and exceptional ability (O, P, and Q). . Visa).
“This is a much needed support for visa applicants. This will be of great help to our friends and immediate family members and will take away a lot of their worries and inconveniences,” Ajay Jain BhutoriaSouth Asian Community Leader and US President Joe BidenAdvisor to Asian Americans said after meeting with Assistant Secretary of State for South Central Asia, donal lu,
Bhutoria raised the issue of visas during a meeting with Lu in Silicon Valley in the US state of California on Friday.
Lu pointed out that as of December 31 this year, the US State Department is authorized to waive personal interview requirements for certain applicants and their eligible derivatives in various nonimmigrant visa classifications.
To be eligible for the Extended Interview Waiver Program, applicants seeking these visa classifications must have previously been issued any category of US visa; Never been denied a US visa and there is no indication of ineligibility or potential visa ineligibility.
They must be a resident or national of the country in which they are applying; Among others, the State Department said.
American Embassy In New Delhi and its consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai, more than 20,000 additional waivers (Dropbox) to allow eligible applicants to access the new Interview Waiver Authority (Dropbox) appointments, according to a notice posted on the website will issue. US Embassy in New Delhi.
During the meeting, Bhutoria discussed with Lu about enhancing people-to-people ties between the US and India. He emphasized the importance of working closely with both the US and India in South Central Asia.
“Both India and the US are strong democracies and share democratic values and provide leadership in the Asia Pacific region,” he said.
They also discussed the immense contribution made by the Indian American diaspora and their influential role in digital economic growth, startups and establishment of businesses and companies, and contribution to the growth of the US economy.
Assistant Secretary Lu, BhutoriaIndian American Congressman Ro Khanna The leaders of the Afghan community also met at the afternoon program to discuss Afghanistan refugee resettlement with elected officials.
During the meeting, Lu highlighted recent immigration changes, the tremendous opportunities America offers to work and study, and recognizes the significant contribution of international visitors to American communities, campuses, and the economy, with the State Department continuing to recruit many applicants. Visa procedures have been streamlined for To protect national security, a media release said.
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