The Embassy and Consulates of the United States of America in India have broken their records. Around 1,25,000 student visas were issued in the financial year 2022.
State Department spokesman Ned Price told a press conference. Responding to a question about the delay in issuing visa backlog for Indian tourists, Price acknowledged that there have been delays, but our embassies and consulates in India broke its all-time record for the number of student visas issued in a single year.
In fiscal year 2022, we have issued approximately 125,000 student visas. State Department spokesman Ned Price said- ‘We certainly recognize that some applicants may still face extended visa wait times and we We are making every effort to reduce interview appointment wait times as quickly as possible.’ Price said the US is committed to protecting national security while allowing lawful travel for non-immigrant travelers.
He also said that timely visa processing is critical to the goal of the US economy and administration. Ned Price said that the US is committed to protecting national security while allowing legitimate travel to nonimmigrants.
He also said that timely visa processing is essential to the goals of the US economy and administration. On steps to expedite visa processing, Price said, “We have doubled the hiring of US Foreign and Service personnel to do this important work. PLC/GT
