US Adds 250,000 Visa Slots Appointments For Indian Travellers, Check All Details
US President Joe Biden along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a file photo. (Reuters)
This move is part of a goal set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden to speed up the visa process.
The US Embassy in India has made 250,000 new visa appointments available for Indian tourists, skilled workers, and students. This move is part of a goal set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden to speed up the visa process.
These new appointments will help Indian applicants get visa interviews more quickly.
The US Embassy announced that these additional slots will enable hundreds of thousands of Indian applicants to secure timely visa interviews, easing travel. For the second consecutive year, the US mission in India has processed over 1 million non-immigrant visa applications.
The U.S. Mission to India has opened an additional 250,000 visa appointments for Indian travelers, including tourists, skilled workers, and students. pic.twitter.com/DnPYNNkONN— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) September 30, 2024
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said, “I’m proud that we’ve kept our promise. Our embassy and consulate teams are working hard to meet the growing demand.”
Students, Workers and Tourists
During this year’s student visa season, the US Mission processed a record number of applications and made sure every first-time student got an appointment at one of its five consular offices in India.
The statement said, “We processed record numbers this summer, and all first-time student applicants got appointments. Now, we’re focusing on reuniting families, helping businesses, and supporting tourism.”
In 2024, over 1.2 million Indians have already traveled to the US, a 35% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Around six million Indians have a non-immigrant visa, and thousands more are issued daily.
