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India: Foreign Registration Appointments Significantly Delayed in All Locations
The earliest available local registration appointments throughout India were twelve days from the time of online filing, as of May 3. Foreign nationals should gather the necessary documents and provide travel details to their immigration service provider in advance, so that appointments can be scheduled as soon as possible after arrival. Registration must... »
United States: Visa Processing at Chennai Consulate Expected to Resume on Monday
The U.S. Consulate in Chennai, India is expected to resume visa interviews and processing on Monday, September 24, after being closed this week due to security concerns. Foreign nationals whose visa appointments were cancelled due to this week’s closures may reschedule their appointments using the consulate’s online scheduling system. Appointments from September 24 to... »
Mexico: Government Introduces Burdensome Visa Renewal Procedures in Mexico City
Effective immediately, foreign nationals extending their visas in Mexico City can no longer schedule their own appointment time; one will be assigned to them. The principal and all dependents must attend the appointment together. The Mexican National Immigration Institute (INM) recently implemented strict new procedures for visa renewals in Mexico City, effective immediately. Foreign... »
United States: Chennai Consulate Begins Consolidated Processing of Indian Blanket L-1 Visas
Starting December 1, the Department of State will consolidate the processing of blanket L-1 visas in India at the U.S. Consulate in Chennai. Foreign nationals applying for L-1A and L-1B visas in India under their employer’s blanket petition will be required to travel to Chennai for interviews and processing. Consolidated processing only applies to... »