US-India: America issued 1.25 lakh student visas to Indian students in 2022, and all old records broken

Posted on 5th Jan 2023 by rohit kumar

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 gave this information at a press conference.

 

Responding to a question on the delay in issuing visa backlog for Indian tourists, Price admitted that there have been delays, but our embassies and consulates in India have broken their record for the number of student visas issued in a single Gave. In FY 2022, we issued approximately 1,25,000 student visas.

 

State Department spokesman Ned Price said- 'We certainly recognize that some applicants may still face extended visa wait times and we are doing everything possible to reduce visa interview appointment wait times as quickly as possible. Trying.

 

US Committed to Protecting Nonimmigrant Travelers

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 the United States is committed to protecting national security while allowing lawful travel for nonimmigrant travelers. He also said that timely visa processing is essential to the goals of the US economy and administration. On steps to speed up visa processing, Price said, "We have doubled the hiring of US Foreign and Service personnel to do this important work."

 

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