Beginning Monday, March 22, the U.S. consular sections in New Delhi and Kolkata started accepting nonimmigrant visa applications from the Chennai and Mumbai consular districts to assist those with an urgent need to travel to the United States.
Applications are only accepted from applicants who will apply in person, speak English fluently, have not previously been refused a visa for any reason, and can demonstrate an urgent need to travel before an appointment is available at the US Consulate General serving their place of residence. A combination of heavy demand for non-immigrant visas, new processing requirements and unanticipated staffing shortages have led to a backlog in appointments for visa interviews at some U.S. consular sections in India. While the average wait for an appointment at New Delhi and Kolkata is currently only a few days, there is a two week wait for appointments at the consular section in Mumbai and an almost five week wait at the consular section in Chennai. Appointments in New Delhi or Kolkata can be made and information on application procedures can be found at www.ttsvisas.com. These procedures will stay in effect until further notice.
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