Archive · 24 Dec 2025
New Indian Consular Centre Opens in Los Angeles
A new center called the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) has opened in Los Angeles.
This center, run by a company called VFS Global, helps people from India living in the US with things like passports, visas, and other important documents.
It's one of 17 such centers in the US.
The Indian government wants to make it easier for people to get these services, so they've added more centers and improved the process.
Now, people can get help with their applications more quickly and easily.
The center also offers extra services like taking photos and making copies for free.
This is part of a bigger plan to help the 5.3 million Indians living in the US.
The Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) in Los Angeles opened on December 15, operated by VFS Global.
The center offers services including passport applications, visa applications, OCI, renunciation of Indian citizenship, and more.
This is the 17th ICAC operated by VFS Global in the US, with previous centers opened in cities like Boston, Dallas, and San Jose.
Starting August 1, 2025, all consular services will be provided exclusively through VFS Global Centers.
The center aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for the 5.3 million Indian diaspora in the US, with improved services and reduced wait times.
- Who
- Indian diaspora in Los Angeles
- What
- Opening of a new Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC)
- When
- December 15
- Where
- Los Angeles, USA
- Why
- To streamline consular services and make them more accessible and efficient for the Indian diaspora
- Location
- Los Angeles, USA
- Operator
- VFS Global
- Services Offered
- Passport, Visa, OCI, Renunciation, GEP, Attestation, Miscellaneous
- Operational Date
- December 15
- Total ICACs in US
- 17
- Expected Annual Applications
- 500,000
- Highest Footfall Centers
- New York, San Francisco, Edison
- Application Volume Increase
- 70,000