3 weeks ago
Reddy urges US envoy to boost student visas, simplify H-1B
The leader of a region in India called Telangana met an American official in New Delhi.
The leader's name is A Revanth Reddy, and he is the Chief Minister of Telangana.
The American official is Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador to India.
The Chief Minister asked the Ambassador to give more visas to students from Telangana who want to study in the United States.
He also asked America to make H-1B visas easier and faster to get, renew, and stamp.
H-1B visas let skilled workers from other countries work in the US.
The two leaders talked about how to keep Telangana students safe while they study in America.
They also discussed American companies investing in Telangana in areas like computers, artificial intelligence, and medicine.
The Chief Minister wants American universities to work with schools in Telangana on research and student exchanges.
The meeting lasted more than 30 minutes and was described as friendly and cooperative.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi for over 30 minutes.
Reddy requested an increase in US visas for Telangana students pursuing higher education and timely visa appointments.
He urged streamlined H-1B visa processing, renewal, and stamping, plus more interview slots and advance notice of visa rule changes.
Talks covered student safety and welfare, and Telangana's readiness to partner with US firms in IT, AI, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals.
Gor assured full cooperation in expanding trade, investments, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor
- What
- A meeting in which Reddy requested more US student visas for Telangana students and simplified H-1B processing, while discussing investment and educational cooperation
- Where
- New Delhi
- When
- Wednesday, as reported on August 5
- Why
- To address visa delays faced by Telangana students and professionals and to strengthen US-Telangana ties in education, employment, investment, technology, and research
Key facts
- Chief Minister
- A Revanth Reddy (Telangana)
- US Ambassador to India
- Sergio Gor
- Meeting location
- New Delhi
- Meeting duration
- Over 30 minutes
- Key requests
- More student visas, timely appointments, simplified H-1B processing/renewal/stamping, more interview slots, faster processing
- Partnership sectors offered
- IT, Artificial Intelligence, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Startups, Research, Advanced Technologies
- Road renamed
- Donald Trump Avenue in Hyderabad, unveiled June 23, adjoining the US Consulate










