Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India's MEA Addresses US Student Visa Appointment Delays
The Indian government is talking to the US government about delays for Indian students trying to get visas.
The US is checking visa applicants more carefully now, looking at things like their social media.
This means students might have to wait longer to get their visas.
India's government is trying to help students who are having trouble.
Indian students face US visa appointment delays after new vetting.
The US Department of State announced expanded screening for visa applicants.
New guidelines include comprehensive vetting of online presence.
Applicants must adjust social media privacy settings to 'public'.
MEA is addressing concerns with the US Embassy and Department of State.
- Who
- Indian students and MEA.
- What
- MEA addresses US student visa delays due to increased vetting.
- When
- The issue was discussed on Thursday.
- Where
- US Embassy in New Delhi and US Department of State.
- Why
- Due to expanded screening and vetting for US visa applicants.
- Affected Group
- Indian students and families
- Cause of Delay
- Expanded Screening and Vetting
- Vetting Scope
- Online presence
- Visa Classifications
- F, M, and J nonimmigrant
- MEA Action
- Addressing the matter with US officials