The statement comes amid growing anxiety among a sizeable number of Indian students aspiring to fly to the US for higher studies, in view of certain restrictions in getting visa appointments due to the pandemic.
America: Interview for visas will be held from today, Heflin said, Facilitating legal travel of Indian students top priority
अमेरिका सोमवार से भारतीय छात्रों को वीजा इंटरव्यू के लिए समय देना शुरू करेगा। अमेरिकी दूतावास में वाणिज्य मामलों के अधिकारी डॉन हेफलिन ने रविवार को कहा कि छात्रों की अमेरिकी की वैध यात्रा को सुगम बनाना हमारी सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता है।
India News: NEW DELHI: The US mission in India is “actively working” to accommodate as many student visa applicants as possible in July and August, and facilitati.
Jun 14, 2021, 09:54 IST
Don Heflin, the US embassy s Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs, said the US mission in India is actively working to accommodate as many student visa applications as possible in July and August, and that allowing their legitimate travel remains a major priority. Adding, Heflin said that the US embassy will start giving visa interview slots for Indian students from Monday. Student visa applicants do not need an expedited appointment to schedule their visa interview. On June 14, we will open July and August appointments for students, he added. COVID-19 vaccine certificate will not be required for US-bound students to enter the country. They should only carry their COVID-19 negative report taken within 72 hours prior to their departure.