The US Consulate in Hyderabad extends student visa season by two weeks in response to appointment booking issues raised by students through an online petition. Limited US visa slots and long wait times in Hyderabad compared to other cities pose challenges for students.
The United States Embassy released the first tranche of student visa appointments in India for September 2024, aiming to expedite processing. Ambassador Garcetti leads efforts to reduce visa wait times, emphasizing the importance for Indian students.
US Consulate Team in Hyderabad conducted a quarterly Super Saturday, processing 1500 visitor visa applicants. Efforts to streamline the process and strengthen US-India connections were highlighted, with a focus on technological advancements and the increasing number of Indian visa applicants.