Visa Blog Entries
Renewal of Visas within the USA
Renewal of Visas within the USA
Here is the text of the visa renewal program within the USA as of December 20, 2023. We have highlighted the appropriate notable points for your convenience
DEPARTMENT OF STATE https://federalregister.gov/d/2023-28160, and on https://govinfo.gov
Form DS-160
Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160)
Frequently Asked Questions on US Travel Ban
Note: For the NRI readers, The Economic Times has started an immigration helpdesk. A team of experts which includes Rajiv S. Khanna addresses the most pressing issues. Please see the link below.
US travel ban: NRI Helpdesk: Can IR-5 immigrant visa holders travel to US despite travel ban? - The Economic Times
F-1 Student Traveling Through Mexico to Avoid The India Travel Ban
Please find below my experience traveling on F-1 as a student from India to the US under covid-related travel restrictions.
Business or Employment Related Travel to the USA During Ban - National Interest Exception NIE
The travel bans necessitated by the COVID pandemic have created much flux and uncertainty. Synthesizing the information now finally available from various US government sources, it is clearer now that many intending travelers can seek and obtain an exemption from the ban under a series of provisions for a National Interest Exception (NIE).
Do you Qualify for an NIE?
Phased Resumption of Visa Services
1 April 2021
The US State Department has made the following announcement today regarding the phased resumption of visa services.
Request Number in the visa appointment site -- Explanation from State Department
Q: When using the new visa appointment site, what should my client list in the mandatory field that asks for the "Request Number"?
A: When a visa applicant sets up a user account in the appointment system, an 8-digit identifying number is assigned to the applicant. When logged into the appointment system, this "Request Number" appears in white against a red background in the upper right hand corner of the screen in parentheses after the applicant's e-mail address:
Fraud Allegations Under Immigration law
US Consulates in India Will Accept Application Without Regard to Your Residence
State Department has published the following press release.
Press Releases 2010
U.S. ambassador announces more convenient U.S. visa application process
November 18, 2010