The United States Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad will open consular operations on Saturday, December 7, to accommodate applicants requiring in-person visa interviews. All participating posts will employ the maximum resources to conduct the most visa interviews on Super Saturday.
The U.S. Mission in India launched a series of special Saturday interview days in January earlier this year as part of a larger effort to reduce wait times for first-time visa applicants. This fourth “Super Saturday” is an innovative way to keep pace with the growing demand for travel between the United States and India.
These additional interview days are just one component of a multi-pronged initiative to address the burgeoning demand in India for travel to the United States:
- The Department of State has implemented remote processing of interview waiver cases for applicants with previous U.S. visas.
- The Department of State is also increasing the number of consular officers permanently assigned to the Embassy and Consulates.
Mark McGovern, Consul General at the U.S. Embassy New Delhi said, “This year, we’ve already processed more than one million visas across India, and we are so excited to be here for the fourth ‘Super Saturday.’ But our work isn’t just about the numbers; each visa means a family reunified, a business deal made, a new educational experience, or a tourist visiting America for the first time.”
He also said that the people-to-people ties between the United States and India are stronger than ever, and we certainly understand that so is the demand for visas. That’s why we’re working overtime to keep the momentum going, even if it means coming in on a Saturday. Knowing that we can have that kind of impact makes this job so rewarding.”
The U.S. Mission to India has prioritized legitimate travel and adjudicated thousands of visas, including record numbers of student and employment visas. In every other visa category, interview wait times in India are at pre-pandemic levels or lower.
For more information about the visa process or to schedule a visa appointment, please visit: ustraveldocs.com
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