US Ambassador to India Processes One Million Visa Applications for Indians
The US Ambassador to India announced on Thursday that they have officially processed a million visa applications for Indians this year. They have also committed to working towards easing the visa backlog further.
US Embassy in India Reaches Visa Processing Goal
In a Twitter post, the US Embassy in India celebrated the achievement, stating, “Mission to1M accomplished! We are excited to announce that the U.S. Mission to India has reached and surpassed our goal to process one million visa applications in 2023!” They also mentioned their intention to continue making progress in the coming months to provide more Indian applicants with the opportunity to travel to the United States.
Efforts to Improve Visa Processing
US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, highlighted the collaborative efforts between Prime Minister Modi and President Biden to expedite the visa process. He mentioned that the Ministry of External Affairs approved additional staff in places like Hyderabad to work on visas. They also made changes to their systems and worked harder and smarter, resulting in the official processing of a million visa applications this year.
Record Number of Visas Issued to Indian Students
The US Embassy in India recently announced that over 90,000 visas were issued to Indian students this summer. They emphasized that one in four student visas worldwide during June to August was granted to Indian students. This highlights the popularity of the United States as a destination for higher education among Indian students.
An earlier report by Mint in June mentioned that visa appointments for F1 student visas were made available across US consulates in India, with appointments scheduled from mid-July to mid-August. Furthermore, Indians received a record-breaking 125,000 US student visas last year, surpassing any other nationality.
Conclusion
The US Embassy in India has achieved the milestone of processing one million visa applications for Indians this year. They remain committed to improving the visa process and providing more opportunities for Indian applicants to travel to the United States. Additionally, a record number of visas were issued to Indian students this summer, further solidifying the US as a preferred destination for higher education.
- US Embassy in India processes one million visa applications for Indians
- They continue to work towards easing the visa backlog
- Record number of over 90,000 visas issued to Indian students this summer
- One in four student visas worldwide during June to August was granted to Indian students
- 125,000 US student visas were issued to Indians last year, surpassing any other nationality
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