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U.S. Temporarily Halts Student Visa Interviews Globally: What It Means for Aspiring International Students

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May 29, 2025

Overview In a surprising and concerning move, the United States has reportedly paused scheduling of student visa interviews across all U.S. consulates and embassies worldwide, triggering widespread uncertainty among international students and academic institutions alike. This development, which is now being actively reported by all news media globally, is understood to be in preparation for…

U.S. Mission to India Breaks Records in 2024

December 28, 2024

In a recent statement, the U.S. Mission to India announced that it has reached a historic milestone in 2024 by processing over 1.5 million visa applications, setting a global record for the highest number of visas processed in any single country. This remarkable achievement highlights the growing importance of U.S.-India relations and the increasing volume of…

US to release 1 million visa slots in 2025 – This might reduce the visa wait times for Indian travellers!

November 4, 2024

In a recent statement, U.S. Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken announced plans to increase visa slots by 1 million for applicants, aiming to enhance the processing capacity and reduce backlogs. This expansion is intended to meet the rising travel demands as US prepares for major international events, like the FIFA World Cup, Olympics and…

Reminder for U.S. Immigrant Visa Applicants

March 29, 2024

All U.S. immigrant visa applicants in India must create a profile and schedule a biometric appointment at a Visa Application Center (VAC) irrespective of their age. Detailed information on the steps to prepare for the immigrant visa interview can be found here. After the National Visa Centre (NVC) schedules an interview, if the applicant fails…

Reminder on DS-160 Requirements for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants in Bangladesh

March 27, 2024

In January 2024, the U.S. mission in Bangladesh had notified that, in order to improve and speed up the customer experience on the date of the visa interview, they require applicants to complete and submit their visa application Form DS-160 and include the DS-160 confirmation number in the applicant’s profile, no earlier than one year…

Additional Modes of Payment Introduced for U.S. Visa Fee Payments in India

August 19, 2023

Most visa applicants are required to pay a Machine-Readable Visa (MRV) to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate as part of a U.S. Visa application, whether a visa is issued or not. This fee is non-refundable, non-transferrable and will be determined by the kind of visa being applied for. This fee must be paid in Indian Rupees based…

FAQs for Travelers to the U.S. during the Holiday Season

December 7, 2022

Foreign nationals planning to travel internationally should expect longer than usual wait times at U.S. consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry (POE) especially during the upcoming holiday season. One should consider additional factors such as evolving COVID-19 policies worldwide and updated U.S. vaccination requirements. The following provides answers to frequently asked questions related to international travel to…

Update on U.S. Visa Processing in India

December 7, 2022

Recently, the Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs at the US Embassy in India, Mr. Don Heflin, conducted a Q&A session via Facebook live on September 29, 2022. Addressing the delay in processing visa applications and long wait times, Mr. Heflin stated that staff shortages at U.S. consulates across India is the reason for existing delays, which…

Procedure to Schedule a Group Appointment for a U.S. Visa

October 3, 2022

In this article, we provide an overview of the process for U.S. visa applicants to schedule a group appointment in India. This is helpful when ten or more applicants’ plan to travel together for a common purpose. Background If ten or more applicants plan to visit the United States as a group for the same…

Murthy India Success: H-4 Visa Issuance Successful at Consulate

October 3, 2022

We at Murthy Immigration Services Private Ltd (MISPL) are pleased to report that we recently helped a client overcome an improper refusal of an H-4 visa at a U.S. consular post in India. The visa issuance allowed the visa applicant to reunite with family in the United States. MISPL never reveals the identity of any…