NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Supreme Court Of India
    Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)
    Indian Army
    Indian Railways
    Indian Air Force
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / India News / US reduces visa backlog; appointments for Indians at overseas embassies
    India

    US reduces visa backlog; appointments for Indians at overseas embassies

    US reduces visa backlog; appointments for Indians at overseas embassies
    Written by Prateek Talukdar
    Feb 06, 2023, 11:41 am 2 min read
    US reduces visa backlog; appointments for Indians at overseas embassies
    The US Embassy in India announced on Friday that people will now be able to seek appointments through the American embassies and consulates in select countries

    To clear the piling backlog for visa appointments, the United States Embassy in India announced on Friday that people will now be able to seek appointments through other American embassies and consulates in select countries. This is for Indians who are seeking business and tourist visas but aren't eligible for interview waivers, such as first-time applicants and whose visas expired over four years ago.

    Why does this story matter?

    • Notably, the waiting period for a US visa appointment is more than 500 days at most centers in India.
    • As per the mandated limit, the country has already received a sufficient number of applications for granting H1-B visas for the fiscal year 2023.
    • Many students and working professionals were sent home during the COVID-19 pandemic and are looking to return to the US.

    Those traveling abroad may apply for visas in destination countries

    The US Embassy in India tweeted that those traveling abroad may apply for an appointment at the US Embassy or Consulate in their destination country. It cited the example of Thailand, where the US Embassy in Bangkok has opened B1/B2 visa appointments for Indians planning to visit Thailand in the coming months, as the country has the capacity for business and tourist visas.

    Thailand has the capacity for B1/B2 visas

    Do you have upcoming international travel? If so, you may be able to get a visa appointment at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your destination. For example, @USEmbassyBKK has opened B1/B2 appointment capacity for Indians who will be in Thailand in the coming months. pic.twitter.com/tjunlBqeYu

    — U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) February 3, 2023

    Waiting period in Bangkok 14 days, over 600 days here

    The waiting period in Bangkok for B1/B2 visa interviews is merely 14 days, as compared to around 596 days in Delhi and 638 days in Mumbai, while it reached around 1,000 days last year. In Chennai, it is 617 days, while in Hyderabad, it is 609 days. Two weeks ago, the US Mission to India released more than 2.5 lakh additional B1/B2 visa appointments.

    Highest-ever applications processed in a month in January

    The US Mission in India processed over one lakh visa applications in January, the highest monthly total since July 2019. It is also looking to expand its consular capacity to reduce visa-processing delays. To assist first-time applicants, the US Embassy and Consulates in several Indian cities launched a series of "special Saturday interviews." Interview waivers for previous US visa holders are being processed remotely.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Latest
    Thailand
    H-1B Visa
    Bangkok
    United States of America

    Latest

    Why you shouldn't be drinking tea on an empty stomach Health & Wellness
    Top features of one-off Pagani Huayra Dinamica Evo hypercar explained Pagani
    Happy birthday, Tanushree Dutta: Lesser-known facts about her  Bollywood
    Happy birthday, Bruce Willis: Veteran Hollywood actor's most iconic roles Bruce Willis

    Thailand

    Elephant seen collecting 'Toll Tax' from truck; internet is amused Twitter
    When in Thailand, you should never do these things Travel And Tourism
    South Korea records first death caused by brain-eating amoeba South Korea
    COVID-19: 5 foreigners test positive in Gaya before Bodh Mahotsav Gaya

    H-1B Visa

    Indian techies to benefit from US' new H-1B visa rules United States of America
    Reached yearly cap of 65,000 H-1B visas for 2023: US United States of America
    H-1B visa registrations for FY23 to begin from March 1 United States of America
    H-1B visas: US to reconsider objections raised during Trump regime Trump Administration

    Bangkok

    5 beautiful royal palaces around the world you must visit Travel And Tourism
    Thailand shocker: Gunman kills 34 at daycare, shoots family, self Thailand
    5 unique hotels in Bangkok where you must stay Thailand
    13 killed, 40 injured in massive Thailand nightclub blaze Thailand

    United States of America

    Biden to host Modi for state dinner; China on 'menu'  Joe Biden
    Donald Trump is 'BACK' on Facebook, YouTube after 2 years Donald Trump
    TikTok's existential crisis: What is the app's future TikTok
    Saddam Hussein's capsized yacht picnic spot for sightseers in Iraq Saddam Hussein

    Love India News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    India Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023