Exciting news alert! The United States Embassy has just dropped the first batch of student visa appointments for the September 2024 intake in India. But that’s not all – the US has also implemented a new policy to ensure greater accuracy and accountability in the visa application process for F, M, and J visa seekers. This revolutionary policy requires applicants to provide accurate passport information, cracking down on fraudulent profiles and appointments. Those who don’t comply will not be accommodated at the Visa Application Centers (VAC). So hurry up and get your passport ready to grab your chance to study in the USA!
The F, M, and J visa categories are typically used by international students and exchange visitors. By requiring accurate passport information, the US aims to minimize fraudulent activities, such as double-booking or transferring appointments, and streamline the process for those seeking student and exchange visas.
US President Joe Biden has specifically instructed the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, to expedite the visa process for Indian students, indicating the high importance attached to this issue. The US Mission in India is actively working to ensure more Indian students can study in the US, anticipating a further rise in visa applications this year.
Last year, the US implemented a new policy to combat fraud and prevent misuse of the visa appointment system. Starting November 27, 2020, all applicants for F, M, and J visas must enter their correct passport details when creating a profile and scheduling their visa appointment.
In 2022, the US consular team in India issued over 140,000 student visas, a record number that surpassed all other countries. This record is expected to be broken again as more Indian students aim to pursue their studies in the US. Ambassador Garcetti praised the consular team’s “heroic” efforts to accommodate this growing demand, highlighting that they work on weekends and organize special days dedicated to student visa processing to speed up the process.
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