Eric Garcetti, US ambassador to India, says US student visa wait times need to be fixed
US student visa: The new US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti is visiting the country, when talking to the media, he mentioned that reducing the waiting time for US visas for Indian students is the number one priority. Mr. Garcetti was appointed US Ambassador to India when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew to the US for a state visit on June 22, 2023.
Speaking to the media about the visa situation, Garcetti said US President Joe Biden asked him to “fix” the issue, and said this is not just a 10th or 11th priority but a number one priority. one present.
Mr. Garcetti pointed out that more and more Indians want to come to the US to study and as tourists, and the US is committed to solving this problem. He also added that more and more Indians are welcome to the US.
US Visa for Indian Students
Talking about the visa waiting time, Mr. Garcetti said the waiting time for visa issuance has decreased by 60% since the beginning of the year. In January, February and March, the US processed a record number of visas, and in 2022, the largest source of student visas is from India. He also mentioned that more announcements will be made in the next few weeks after the meeting between the two leaders.
Mr. Garcetti said the US is getting ready for student visa season and waiting times are getting shorter and shorter. According to top officials, the US is on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year, and the US is also giving preference to H-1B and L visas, which are popular among professionals. IT comes from India. The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in special occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
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Source: HIS Education