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Applying For A US Visa? Here Are The Current Wait Times In Different Indian Metro Cities
US visa queues just got an update! Here's what Indian travellers should know before booking anything.
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Faster Canada Visa For Indian Passport Holders: What's New And How To Apply
Canada has shortened its visitor visa processing time for Indian applicants, offering quicker approvals ahead of the travel season. Find out what's changed, what delays still remain and how to apply without hassle.
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2026 Visa Hacks Every Indian Traveller Must Know For Europe, UAE, Japan & Beyond
2026s visa policy changes create unprecedented opportunities for strategic Indian travellers.
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US Tightens Visa Rules: Indian Travellers To Face Longer Waiting Times
The U.S. tightening its visa rules signals a shift towards more structured and closely monitored processes.
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US Tightens Visa Rules: No More Quick Appointments Abroad For Indians
The US Department of State has issued a directive- effective immediately - requiring non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants, including Indians, to set up their interview appointments exclusively in their country of citizenship or legal residence.
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What Is The US Dignity Act Of 2025 And How It Will Help Indians With Visas
The US has introduced the Dignity Act of 2025, a new immigration bill that aims to fix the immigration system, reduce long visa wait times, and help some undocumented immigrants become legal.
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Trump Cracks Down On Foreign Students, College Applications Rise Outside US
In China, wait times for US visa interviews are so long that some students have given up. Universities in Hong Kong are fielding transfer inquiries from foreign students in the US.
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US Embassy, Consulates In India Hold 'Super Saturday' To Reduce Visa Wait Times
The United States Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad will open consular operations on Saturday, December 7, to accommodate applicants requiring in-person visa interviews, officials said on Friday.
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Massive Delays In Getting US Visa Across Cities, It's 500 Days In Kolkata
The visa wait time for Indians planning a visit to the United States has gone up massively, with Kolkata taking up to 500 days to process B1/B2 visas.
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"Bring Down Visa Wait Time In India": US Envoy Eric Garcetti Recounts Biden's Order
Shedding light on visa appointments and the waiting time concerning them, the US envoy to India, Eric Garcetti, said that President Joe Biden told him to bring down the waiting time for it in India.
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US Issues Record 1.4 Million Visas To Indians In 2023
The US Consular Team in India processed a record 1.4 million US visas in 2023, which is higher than ever, and has brought down the visitor visa appointment wait times by 75 per cent.
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US Consulate General Mumbai Sets New Record For Visitor Visas
During the 2022-23 academic year, the number of Indian students studying in the US increased by 35 per cent hitting an all-time high of over 268,000.
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US Improves "Completely Unacceptable" Visa Wait Times For Indians
International tourist arrivals remain at 26% below pre-pandemic levels, according to a June 2023 monthly report from the US Travel Association, with spending slower, too.
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US Making "Huge Push" To Process As Many Visa Applications As Possible In India
The consular teams of the US have been making a "huge push" to process as many visa applications as possible in India, US Department of State official spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a press briefing on Thursday.
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Joe Biden Urged By US Lawmakers To Address India Visa Wait Time Issue
Describing India as an important partner wherein people-to-people relationship plays a significant role, top US lawmakers have urged the Biden Administration to address the visa wait time issue in India on a priority basis.
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Applying For A US Visa? Here Are The Current Wait Times In Different Indian Metro Cities
US visa queues just got an update! Here's what Indian travellers should know before booking anything.
-
Faster Canada Visa For Indian Passport Holders: What's New And How To Apply
Canada has shortened its visitor visa processing time for Indian applicants, offering quicker approvals ahead of the travel season. Find out what's changed, what delays still remain and how to apply without hassle.
-
2026 Visa Hacks Every Indian Traveller Must Know For Europe, UAE, Japan & Beyond
2026s visa policy changes create unprecedented opportunities for strategic Indian travellers.
-
US Tightens Visa Rules: Indian Travellers To Face Longer Waiting Times
The U.S. tightening its visa rules signals a shift towards more structured and closely monitored processes.
-
US Tightens Visa Rules: No More Quick Appointments Abroad For Indians
The US Department of State has issued a directive- effective immediately - requiring non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants, including Indians, to set up their interview appointments exclusively in their country of citizenship or legal residence.
-
What Is The US Dignity Act Of 2025 And How It Will Help Indians With Visas
The US has introduced the Dignity Act of 2025, a new immigration bill that aims to fix the immigration system, reduce long visa wait times, and help some undocumented immigrants become legal.
-
Trump Cracks Down On Foreign Students, College Applications Rise Outside US
In China, wait times for US visa interviews are so long that some students have given up. Universities in Hong Kong are fielding transfer inquiries from foreign students in the US.
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US Embassy, Consulates In India Hold 'Super Saturday' To Reduce Visa Wait Times
The United States Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad will open consular operations on Saturday, December 7, to accommodate applicants requiring in-person visa interviews, officials said on Friday.
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Massive Delays In Getting US Visa Across Cities, It's 500 Days In Kolkata
The visa wait time for Indians planning a visit to the United States has gone up massively, with Kolkata taking up to 500 days to process B1/B2 visas.
-
"Bring Down Visa Wait Time In India": US Envoy Eric Garcetti Recounts Biden's Order
Shedding light on visa appointments and the waiting time concerning them, the US envoy to India, Eric Garcetti, said that President Joe Biden told him to bring down the waiting time for it in India.
-
US Issues Record 1.4 Million Visas To Indians In 2023
The US Consular Team in India processed a record 1.4 million US visas in 2023, which is higher than ever, and has brought down the visitor visa appointment wait times by 75 per cent.
-
US Consulate General Mumbai Sets New Record For Visitor Visas
During the 2022-23 academic year, the number of Indian students studying in the US increased by 35 per cent hitting an all-time high of over 268,000.
-
US Improves "Completely Unacceptable" Visa Wait Times For Indians
International tourist arrivals remain at 26% below pre-pandemic levels, according to a June 2023 monthly report from the US Travel Association, with spending slower, too.
-
US Making "Huge Push" To Process As Many Visa Applications As Possible In India
The consular teams of the US have been making a "huge push" to process as many visa applications as possible in India, US Department of State official spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a press briefing on Thursday.
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Joe Biden Urged By US Lawmakers To Address India Visa Wait Time Issue
Describing India as an important partner wherein people-to-people relationship plays a significant role, top US lawmakers have urged the Biden Administration to address the visa wait time issue in India on a priority basis.
