Us Student Visa
F-1 visa for students: US extends premium processing of work authorisation
This is for students whose Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) is pending, and who want a premium processing upgrade
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Application for visa renewal can be submitted through dropbox: US Embassy
People seeking renewal of US visa can now submit their applications through dropbox, the US Embassy has said while clarifying that such requests would not be entertained through email. According to John Ballard, the consular chief at the US Consulate General in Mumbai, the US embassy and consulates in India have prepared to receive a record number of visas from Indian students in 2023. The US embassy adjudicated over 1,25,000 student visas in 2022. "It was the most students that we have ever adjudicated here in India and we expect in 2023, we will have even more Indian students that will be coming into apply for visas," Ballard told PTI.
US issues nearly 125,000 student visas to Indians in 2022: Ned Price
Price said that the US is committed to safeguarding national security while facilitating legitimate travel to non-immigrant travellers
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US extends interview waiver for certain non-immigrant visa categories
It said the Department of State recognises the positive impact of travel to the United States by foreign students and temporary work visa holders on the US economy
Managing the queue: Visa wait time to reduce by June 2023, says US embassy
The State Department has brought in new rules for several visa categories that allow more people to opt out of interviews
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US intends to issue 100,000 visas every month to Indian applicants
According to a senior official of the US embassy, India is America's top priority for issuance of visas
Issued highest number of student visas to Indians in 2022, says US Embassy
The United States has issued a record of 82,000 student visas to Indians in 2022, highest than any country, the US Embassy in India has said. "We are happy to see so many students were able to receive visas and reach their universities after the delays caused in previous years by the COVID-19 pandemic.We issued over 82,000 student visas this summer alone, more than in any previous year. "This shows that the United States remains for most Indian families the most sought-after country for higher education," Patricia Lacina, Charge d'affaires of US Embassy in India said. "It also highlights the important contributions Indian students make to both our countries as they build life-long connections with American peers to maintain and grow international partnerships, working collectively to address current and future global challenges," Lacina added. Indian students comprise nearly 20 per cent of all international students studying in the United States, with the Open Doors report in 2021
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US issues record 82,000 student visas to Indians between May and June
Highest for any country and 20,000 more than last year
Indian students this year get twice as many US visas as China: Report
A total of 77,799 Indian students received F-1 visas from January to July this year, while in China, 46,145 got the visa
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Students with high IELTS score fail to speak English in US; probe launched
The US authorities have asked Gujarat Police to launch an investigation on how some institutes are helping students to obtain high IELTS scores to get college admissions abroad
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Indian applicants will likely have to wait longer for the US green card
A total of 369,322 applicants, who have approved employment visa petitions, are awaiting visa availability under the EB2 and EB3 categories
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US okays a record 55,000 student, exchange visas in 2021 from India so far
Embassies and Consulates typically begin interviewing fall semester students in May. But this year, the pandemic created logistical challenges for the US Mission's consular teams
Many Indian students secured visa appointments for July, August: US Embassy
Thousands of Indian students have secured visa appointments for July and August since Monday, the US Embassy here said on Tuesday.
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Trump admin proposes a fixed time limit for visas to students, researchers
In all the three categories of foreign students, researchers and journalists, those from China have benefitted the most
How new visa rule affects Indian students studying in US
Business Standard spoke to two students pursuing degrees in the United States. Tune in to this podcast to listen their experience
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University of California to file suit against student visa restrictions
The University of California (UC) has announced plans to file a suit against US President Donald Trump administration's decision to ban foreign students taking only online courses.
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No relief for aged-out kids in US: F-1 visa, deportation their only option
In US, once the children of H-1B work visa holders turn 21, they can no longer continue with their H-4 visas, which are typically meant for dependents
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Waited for months, then gave up my American dream, say Iranian students
'I have lost two years of study so far,' the 31-year-old said by telephone, withholding his full name for fear his comments might affect his application
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