US Embassy in India Announces a New Visa Processing System

On September 5, 2012, the United States Embassy in India announced it is implementing a new visa processing system throughout India that will simplify fee payment and appointment scheduling.  Beginning September 26, 2012 the new system will allow U.S. visa applicants to pay application fees via Electronic FundTransfer (EFT) or with their mobile phones.  The…

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B-1 in Lieu of H Visa

This visa category, which is in 9 Foreign Affairs Manual § 41.31 Note 8, has been under attack in Congress, and there has been talks of revoking this category altogether.  While B-1 visa is for visiting the U.S. to consult with business associates, negotiate contracts, or to attend a conference, the ‘B-1 in lieu of…

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