US releases first tranche of student visa appointments in India for September 2024 intake
United States Embassy has released the first tranche of student visa appointments in India for the September 2024 intake.
" It’s almost Student Visa Season! The first tranche of student visa appointments for interviews in late May has been released. In the coming weeks we’ll release additional appointment tranches for June, July, and August," the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad, announced.
In a recent interview at the American Center, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, emphasized the United States' commitment to reducing visa processing times for Indian students.
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Garcetti revealed that US President Joe Biden has specifically instructed him to expedite the visa process for Indian students, indicating the high importance attached to this issue. «It's the first time, I think, in American history that a President has told an ambassador to get those visa waiting times down,» he stated. The US Mission in India is actively working to ensure more Indian students can study in the US, anticipating a further rise in visa applications this year.
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Last year, to combat fraud and prevent misuse of the visa appointment system, the United States implemented a new policy for applicants seeking student visas. Starting November 27, all applicants for F, M, and J visas must enter their correct passport details when creating a profile and scheduling their visa appointment. This
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