Over 5 million Indians currently hold American visas: US envoy Garcetti
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 5 million Indians currently hold American visas: US envoy Garcetti

India Today  

The United States Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, on Monday revealed that over 5 million Indians currently hold American visas, noting that the issuance has surged by more than 60 per cent ever since he was appointed in New Delhi. "Since becoming Ambassador, we have increased our visas by more than 60 per cent, eliminated wait times for all visa types except for first-time visitor visas. In fact, more than 5 million Indians currently hold United States visas," Garcetti said while addressing an event at Fulbright House in New Delhi. Garcetti, whose term as the US ambassador to India is ending soon, also noted that India has become the number one source of higher education students in America.

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Indian students in US must comply with local laws: MEA
1 week ago

Indian students in US must comply with local laws: MEA

Hindustan Times  

Indian students in the US must comply with local laws, the external affairs ministry said on Friday following the detention of a postdoctoral fellow in Virginia and the self-deportation of another student over activities seen as Palestinian causes. The Indian embassy and consulates in the US will help students facing any difficulties, though the two students against whom American authorities …

Indian students in US must comply with local laws: says MEA on Trump crackdown
1 week ago

Indian students in US must comply with local laws: says MEA on Trump crackdown

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Indian students in the US must comply with local laws, the external affairs ministry said on Friday following the detention of a postdoctoral fellow in Virginia and the self-deportation of another student over activities seen as Palestinian causes. The Indian embassy and consulates in the US will help students facing any difficulties, though the two students against whom …

Will Trump's return make U.S. visas tougher for Indian students?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Will Trump's return make U.S. visas tougher for Indian students?

India Today  

The United States has been a top choice for students worldwide, and it is known for its strong education system, career opportunities, and potential for a better future. UNDERSTANDING THE SHIFT IN VISA POLICIES President Donald Trump resuming leadership, and expected changes in U.S. visa policies may significantly affect Indian students and skilled professionals. THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL EDUCATION AND …

More than 7,000 student exchange visitors from India overstayed in U.S. in 2023: Expert tells lawmakers
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

More than 7,000 student exchange visitors from India overstayed in U.S. in 2023: Expert tells lawmakers

The Hindu  

“More than 7,000 students and exchange visitors from India overstayed in the U.S. in 2023,” an expert told U.S. lawmakers and suggested several reforms in the country’s immigration policies, including those related to H-1B visas. As many as 32 countries have student/exchange visitor overstay rates of higher than 20%, Jessica M Vaughan from the Center for Immigration Studies told the …

India Set to Take Back 18,000 Citizens From US to Placate Trump
2 months, 1 week ago

India Set to Take Back 18,000 Citizens From US to Placate Trump

Live Mint  

-- India’s government is prepared to work with Donald Trump’s administration to identify and take back all its citizens residing illegally in the US, an early signal from New Delhi that it’s willing to comply with the incoming American president and avoid a trade war. The two countries have together identified some 18,000 illegal Indian migrants in the US to …

My dear India, you’re not just incredible..: Garcetti pens down emotional note as he bids farewell as US envoy
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2 months, 1 week ago

My dear India, you’re not just incredible..: Garcetti pens down emotional note as he bids farewell as US envoy

India TV News  

Eric Garcetti, the outgoing US Ambassador to India, penned down an emotional note calling the country his second home, as he said that his heart is full as he leaves as a 'lifelong friend and supporter' of India-US friendship. Earlier, Garcetti met PM Modi, and he acknowledged his and US President Joe Biden's contribution to US-India ties. Grateful for India’s …

‘Let’s prove haters wrong’: Garcetti spotlights role visas play in India-US ties
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Let’s prove haters wrong’: Garcetti spotlights role visas play in India-US ties

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Outgoing American ambassador Eric Garcetti on Monday highlighted the importance of visas and people-to-people contacts in strengthening India-US ties at a time when President-elect Donald Trump’s administration is expected to bring in stricter immigration policies. He noted that the US issued more than one million non-immigrant visas to Indians for the second year in a row in 2024, …

Five million Indians hold American visa, issuance up by 60%: US ambassador
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Five million Indians hold American visa, issuance up by 60%: US ambassador

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Outgoing United States ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti on Monday said that over 5 million Indians currently hold American visas, with visa issuances increasing by more than 60% since his appointment as his country’s envoy here. Speaking at an event at the Fulbright House in New Delhi, Garcetti said that for the second consecutive year, the US issued …

US issued over 10 lakh nonimmigrant visas to Indians in 2024, highest number of student visas for second year
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US issued over 10 lakh nonimmigrant visas to Indians in 2024, highest number of student visas for second year

Live Mint  

Over 1 million nonimmigrant visas were issued to Indian in 2024, including a record number of visitor visas, US mission in India revealed last week. "The US mission to India issued more than one million nonimmigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to …

Issued over 1 million nonimmigrant visas to Indians for 2nd year: US embassy
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3 months ago

Issued over 1 million nonimmigrant visas to Indians for 2nd year: US embassy

Deccan Chronicle  

The US mission in India on Friday said it issued more than one million nonimmigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the US.Washington is also working to formally establish a US-based to renew H-1B visas in that country in 2025 that is …

US Mission to India issues over one million non-immigrant visas for second consecutive year
3 months ago

US Mission to India issues over one million non-immigrant visas for second consecutive year

Op India  

The US has issued over one million non-immigrant visas to Indians for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, showcasing the huge demand for travelling to the US for tourism, business and education. In the past four years, visitor numbers from India have increased by five times and over two million Indians travelled to …

Over 1 million nonimmigrant visas issued to Indians for 2nd year: US embassy
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3 months ago

Over 1 million nonimmigrant visas issued to Indians for 2nd year: US embassy

India Today  

The US mission in India on Friday said it issued more than one million non-immigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the US. Over five million Indians already have a non-immigrant visa to visit the US and each day the mission issues …

US grants over one million non-immigrant visas for Indians in 2024, sets tourist visa record
3 months ago

US grants over one million non-immigrant visas for Indians in 2024, sets tourist visa record

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The US has issued over one million non-immigrant visas to Indians for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, showcasing the huge demand for travelling to the US for tourism, business and education. In the past four years, visitor numbers from India have increased by five times and over two million Indians …

US visa: Indians among highest foreign students in America, but jobs remain concern; Reddit user says, ‘It’s a scam’
4 months, 1 week ago

US visa: Indians among highest foreign students in America, but jobs remain concern; Reddit user says, ‘It’s a scam’

Live Mint  

Indian students comprise the largest international student group in the United States, outnumbering students from other countries. India sent 80,469 more students, while China sent 6,169 more students, according to data from The Student and Exchange Visitor Program, a part of US Homeland Security Investigations. In a recent post on Reddit, a user explained the worries of Indian students pursuing …

US Mission To India Witnesses Steep Rise In Student Visa Demand
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US Mission To India Witnesses Steep Rise In Student Visa Demand

ABP News  

The United States consular team in India interviewed 3900 student visa applicants during its 8th annual Student Visa Day. Mission India highlights our strong commitment to higher education in the United States and the growing educational ties between the United States and India by organising robust programming for Student Visa Day, where Mission members and EducationUSA colleagues interact with applicants …

What US envoy said about setting up American consulate in Bengaluru
10 months ago

What US envoy said about setting up American consulate in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

U.S. ambassador to India Eric Garcetti expressed hope that the proposed American consulate in Bengaluru could be established in the coming year. Addressing the U.S.-India Commercial Space Cooperation Conference, Mr. Garcetti said that during the state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States in 2023, he and US President Joe Biden announced the opening of two more …

‘US-India ties reaching new heights’: Eric Garcetti says as he completes one year as envoy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘US-India ties reaching new heights’: Eric Garcetti says as he completes one year as envoy

Hindustan Times  

From the seabed to the stars, the US-India relationship is reaching "new heights", said Ambassador Eric Garcetti as he completed one year as the envoy of the United States in the country. US ambassador Eric Garcetti On Monday, Garcetti shared a nearly-four-minute video on X to recall his journey in India in the last 12 months and wrote: “What a …

Want to Establish Campuses of American Varsities; Joint Programmes in India: US Ambassador Eric Garcetti
11 months ago

Want to Establish Campuses of American Varsities; Joint Programmes in India: US Ambassador Eric Garcetti

News 18  

Back in November, Australia’s Deakin University set up its first foreign branch campus in India in the Gujarat International Finance Tee-City. There will be “dozens of US campuses: soon in India, joint programmes will also be offered, Garcetti told ANI. “Absolutely, it’s my goal to get as many Americans to India as we are seeing Indians come to America…You will …

'I want you to bring down visa wait time in India', US Envoy recalls Biden's order
11 months, 4 weeks ago

'I want you to bring down visa wait time in India', US Envoy recalls Biden's order

Hindustan Times  

The US envoy to India, Eric Garcetti, revealed that President Joe Biden directed him to reduce visa wait times in India, marking the first time an ambassador has been given such an instruction in any country. Speaking to ANI, Garcetti said, "This is a legislative issue Congress needs to tackle, whether it's the number of legal immigrants, green cards, or …

US envoy joins consular team to interview Indian visa applicants
1 year ago

US envoy joins consular team to interview Indian visa applicants

Firstpost  

He further stressed that the US Mission in India has increased staffing and harnessed technological innovations to meet the unprecedented demand and process more visas than ever before The US envoy arrived to support the embassy team for the first of four "Super Saturday" visa processing events held by the US Embassy in New Delhi in 2024 Image Courtesy AP …

India, US discuss extradition, mobility of students and professionals
1 year, 1 month ago

India, US discuss extradition, mobility of students and professionals

Hindustan Times  

India and the US on Friday discussed ways to bolster cooperation on extradition, mobility of students and professionals, and safe and legal migration during their bilateral consular dialogue. The US Issued more than one million visas to Indians in 2023 and currently hosts 270,000 Indian students. The 11th round of the consular dialogue held in New Delhi also focused on …

India's opaque corporate tax practices are a barrier to companies: US Ambassador
1 year, 1 month ago

India's opaque corporate tax practices are a barrier to companies: US Ambassador

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Although bilateral trade between India and the US is at its highest at $200 billion, India’s tax structure is working as a deterrent for more US companies to invest here, said US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Tuesday. Ambassador Garcetti cited how a US shoe manufacturing firm opted out of considering India to manufacture their products and …

One out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world is Indian: U.S. Embassy
1 year, 1 month ago

One out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world is Indian: U.S. Embassy

The Hindu  

Indians represent one out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world, the U.S. Embassy said in New Delhi on January 29. A press note from the U.S. mission informed that the U.S. consular team in India processed a “record-smashing 1.4 million U.S. visas” during 2023. The official statement from the U.S. side said employment visas remain “top priority” …

'Will remind US ambassador to open consulate in Bengaluru soon': EAM Jaishankar
1 year, 2 months ago

'Will remind US ambassador to open consulate in Bengaluru soon': EAM Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said he would take up the matter of opening of a US Consulate in Bengaluru in his next meeting with the US Ambassador. Speaking during a discussion on his latest book, ‘Why Bharat Matters’, with Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, Jaishankar said: “Tejasvi and I kept meeting in Parliament often and on every …

US issues 140,000 visas to Indian students: Why it is the destination of choice
1 year, 4 months ago

US issues 140,000 visas to Indian students: Why it is the destination of choice

Firstpost  

More than a third of the 1.3 million Indian students who went abroad for higher education in the last academic year chose the US. So, the number will go way beyond that.” “There are record-setting numbers this year for workers, crew members and students applying in India to come to the United States,” she added. Let’s take a closer look: …

US issued record 140K visas to Indian students last year: Official
1 year, 4 months ago

US issued record 140K visas to Indian students last year: Official

The Hindu  

As part of the Biden administration's endeavour to promote people-to-people ties with India, the US issued more than 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year and is taking several steps to reduce visa appointment wait period. In an interview to PTI, Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, said US missions in India worked six, seven days …

US Issued 1,40,000 Visas Indian Students Improve People To People Ties With India
1 year, 4 months ago

US Issued 1,40,000 Visas Indian Students Improve People To People Ties With India

ABP News  

Washington: As part of the Biden administration's endeavour to promote people-to-people ties with India, the US issued more than 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year and is taking several steps to reduce visa appointment wait period. In an interview to PTI, Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, said US missions in India worked six, seven …

US issued record-breaking 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year: Official
1 year, 4 months ago

US issued record-breaking 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year: Official

Hindustan Times  

As part of the Biden administration's endeavour to promote people-to-people ties with India, the US issued more than 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year and is taking several steps to reduce visa appointment wait period. Last year, the US issued a record over 1,40,000 visas to Indian students, she said. The US, Stufft said, is working on taking several …

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti manages visa counter in New Delhi to meet applicants. Watch
1 year, 4 months ago

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti manages visa counter in New Delhi to meet applicants. Watch

Hindustan Times  

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti took over a visa counter in New Delhi to meet prospective US visa applicants and address their inquiries firsthand. Our consular team in New Delhi woke up early this weekend for a special ‘Super Saturday’ dedicated to meeting the unprecedented demand for US visitor visas. We are seeing extra visa applicants with the help …

US embassy rebuts report that India-Canada row will hurt its ties with Delhi
1 year, 5 months ago

US embassy rebuts report that India-Canada row will hurt its ties with Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The US on Thursday dismissed a media report that ambassador Eric Garcetti had briefed his team that India-US relations could get worse over a diplomatic row with Canada, saying the envoy is focused on deepening the multi-faceted partnership with New Delhi. National Security Daily, a newsletter from Politico, had cited unnamed US state department officials to report that India-US ties …

Indians now represent over 10% of US visa applicants with one million non-immigrant visas processed in 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Indians now represent over 10% of US visa applicants with one million non-immigrant visas processed in 2023

Hindustan Times  

The US Mission in India on Thursday surpassed its goal of processing one million non-immigrant visa applications this year and said that Indians now represent over 10 per cent of all visa applicants worldwide, including 20 per cent of all student visa applicants and 65 per cent of all H&L-category visa applicants. The number of visa applications processed in India …

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti hands over passport to one millionth visa holder in Delhi. Watch
1 year, 6 months ago

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti hands over passport to one millionth visa holder in Delhi. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Thursday handed over the passport to the one millionth visa holder and her spouse in Delhi. While handing over the passport, Garcetti said, “… this year we are so proud… we have processed over 1 million visa applications.” US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti hands over passport to the one millionth …

us issues over 1 million visas to indians 2023 eric garcetti pm modi president joe biden strengthening partnership
1 year, 6 months ago

us issues over 1 million visas to indians 2023 eric garcetti pm modi president joe biden strengthening partnership

ABP News  

In a big feat, the United States mission in India has processed over one million visa applications this year so far, adding that it "will not stop here". According to an official release from the US Embassy in India, the mission has reached and surpassed its goal to process one million nonimmigrant visa applications in 2023. US Ambassador to India …

US Mission to India processes 1 million visas, now Indians made over 1 in 10 visa applications worldwide
1 year, 6 months ago

US Mission to India processes 1 million visas, now Indians made over 1 in 10 visa applications worldwide

India TV News  

The US Mission to India has processed a record number of nonimmigrant visa applications until September 28, Thursday-- almost 20% more applications than in pre-pandemic 2019. PM Modi's state visit to the US impact on visa Besides, the statement said that the US Mission has also implemented strategies to increase efficiency, extending interview waiver eligibility to new visa categories and …

US visa interview wait time cut by 50% in India
1 year, 9 months ago

US visa interview wait time cut by 50% in India

Live Mint  

The wait time for first-time tourist visa interviews in the United States has been reduced by over 50%, United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday. "Our investments have brought real results, and we've seen wait times for first-time tourist visa interviews fall by more than 50 per cent," he added. Garcetti stressed the importance of expanding visa …

US making 'huge push' to process visas in India
1 year, 9 months ago

US making 'huge push' to process visas in India

Hindustan Times  

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. Asked about what India can expect from the US with regard to diplomacy, immigration and visa issues during PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, …

We will adjudicate 1 million visas in India this year, says U.S. official
1 year, 9 months ago

We will adjudicate 1 million visas in India this year, says U.S. official

The Hindu  

Describing India as an important partner with whom the United States enjoyed strong people-to-people ties, top U.S. lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to address the visa waiting-period issue in the country on a priority basis. Senator Bob Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; and Congressman Michael Waltz, Co-Chair of the House India Caucus, during two separate Congressional …

In 2022, one out of every five U.S. student visas was for India: U.S. envoy
1 year, 9 months ago

In 2022, one out of every five U.S. student visas was for India: U.S. envoy

The Hindu  

Out of every five student visas that were issued by the United States in 2022, one was for an Indian student, Eric Garcetti, the U.S. For one out of every five U.S. student visas issued, it was issued to an Indian student. The U.S. Mission said it was on track to process over one million visa applications in 2023, and …

US Mission in India Hosts Annual Student Visa Day, Gears Up for Record Number Applications
1 year, 9 months ago

US Mission in India Hosts Annual Student Visa Day, Gears Up for Record Number Applications

News 18  

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Wednesday along with consuls general throughout India congratulated visa recipients as they prepare to join Indian students studying in the US. The US mission in India held the seventh annual student visa day countrywide and consular officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai interviewed almost 3,500 Indian student visa applicants, according …

US mission gears up for record Indian student visa applications
1 year, 9 months ago

US mission gears up for record Indian student visa applications

Hindustan Times  

The US mission in India is gearing up for a record number of student visa applications in 2023, with consular officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai interviewing early 3,500 applicants on Wednesday. In fact, one out of every five student visas was issued in India last year,” said Brendan Mullarkey, the acting minister counsellor for consular affairs …

We are opening next batch of student visas in two weeks: US Envoy
1 year, 10 months ago

We are opening next batch of student visas in two weeks: US Envoy

Live Mint  

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on Monday that in the next couple of weeks, US Embassy in India will open up the next batch of student visas and the embassy is also assigning workers to focus on it as much as they can. The President has told me to reduce visa issuance time not just for students but …

US To Open Interview Schedule For Indian Students In June Says John Ballard, US Consular Chief
1 year, 10 months ago

US To Open Interview Schedule For Indian Students In June Says John Ballard, US Consular Chief

News 18  

The United States Mission in India will open up student visa interview slots for Indian Students by next month said John Ballard, Consular Chief, U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai. Speaking at a media roundtable on US Mission to India’s consular operations, John Ballard said “We will be officially opening up most of our study visa appointments from June 1 till the …

U.S. on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year: official
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S. on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year: official

The Hindu  

The U.S. is on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year, a senior official has said, assuring that the Biden administration is committed this summer to make sure it processes all of the student visas for Indians whose school starts this fall. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu also …

US to process more than a million visas to Indians, says Biden administration official
1 year, 11 months ago

US to process more than a million visas to Indians, says Biden administration official

Firstpost  

Washington: The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu said that the country is currently working to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year, ensuring that the Biden administration is committed to processing all student visas for Indians who are due to attend school this year. Tech companies usually depend on such …

Balancing India-Russia Ties To Countering China Threat, New US Envoy Garcetti Will Have Hands Full
1 year, 11 months ago

Balancing India-Russia Ties To Countering China Threat, New US Envoy Garcetti Will Have Hands Full

ABP News  

New Delhi: Eric Garcetti, who will soon be taking over charge as the new US Ambassador to India, will have his hands full while carrying out President Joe Biden’s mandate in bolstering US-India ties at a time when the global geopolitical situation is at a vulnerable stage. Former US envoy Juster told ABP Live from Washington DC: “Under the Trump …

'I cannot wait to serve' says Eric Garcetti, the new US Ambassador to India
2 years ago

'I cannot wait to serve' says Eric Garcetti, the new US Ambassador to India

India TV News  

Eric Garcetti during a ceremonial event on Friday officially sworn in as the US Ambassador to India by Vice President Kamala Harris. He was nominated by president Joe Biden and his nomination was pending before the US congress since July 2021. Garcetti's nomination was pending since July 2021 Garcetti's nomination was pending before the US Congress since July 2021 when …

Garcetti sworn in as ambassador to India after two-year battle
2 years ago

Garcetti sworn in as ambassador to India after two-year battle

LA Times  

Eric Garcetti is sworn in as U.S. ambassador to India by Vice President Kamala Harris in her ceremonial office Friday. “I’m so honored the vice president did this today.” The Senate voted 52 to 42 to confirm Garcetti earlier this month after his nomination had stalled for nearly two years over concerns about whether the former mayor knew, or should …

Explained: What Eric Garcetti's appointment as US ambassador means for India
2 years ago

Explained: What Eric Garcetti's appointment as US ambassador means for India

Firstpost  

After more than two years, the US finally has an ambassador to India – Eric Garcetti. “Our best advocates are going to be Chinese companies who have a stake in this opening up.” Garcetti also said he hoped the deepening business bonds would soothe government concerns. “Sure, there are booms and busts that can happen but I think there will …

The U.S. is sending an ambassador to India after leaving the job vacant for 26 months
2 years ago

The U.S. is sending an ambassador to India after leaving the job vacant for 26 months

NPR  

The U.S. is sending an ambassador to India after leaving the job vacant for 26 months Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Michael Tullberg/Getty Images MUMBAI, India — Across India, virtually all the headlines about Eric Garcetti's confirmation include one key word: "Finally." A divided U.S. Senate late Wednesday confirmed Garcetti, a former mayor of Los Angeles, as …

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