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US launches new initiatives to cut delays in visa processing in India

23/01/2023 12:08 PM | Click to read full article

With an aim to cut delays in visa processing in India, the US has launched new initiatives, including scheduling special interviews for first-time applicants and increasing the strength of consular staff. To cut the visa backlog, the US embassy in Delhi and the consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad conducted “special Saturday interview days” on 21 January. The mission will continue to open “additional slots” for appointments to take place on select Saturdays in the coming months

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