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India and US officials on Friday discussed ways of enhancing cooperation on a wide range of issues such as extradition, mobility of students and professionals, safe and legal migration, protection of vulnerable women and children and enabling smooth travel of their respective nationals during the 11th bilateral Consular Dialogue held in New Delhi.

The US is working on reducing the time taken for the issuance of the visitor visa for Indians, said Rena Bitter, the US bureau of consular affairs assistant secretary.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Indian delegation led by KJ Srinivasa, Joint Secretary (CPV) in the Ministry of External Affairs, hosted the US delegation led by Ambassador Rena Bitter, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, US Department of State. World News | India, US Hold Bilateral Consular Dialogue, Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation.

The 11th round of the consular dialogue held in New Delhi also focused on protecting vulnerable women and children and enabling smooth travel by the nationals of both countries | Latest News India

Issues like the mobility of students and professionals, safe and legal migration, protection of vulnerable women and children, and enabling smooth travel of their respective nationals were also discussed.

Asked about the plans for H1B visa, Bitter said the pilot programme which is underway to permit Indians living in the US to renew their H1B visa without travelling abroad will conclude in February.

US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Rena Bitter, expressed her enthusiasm about her visit to India and highlighted the significant increase in travel between India and the US. “We’re thrilled to be here. This marks the 11th annual dialogue on consular issues with our partners in the Indian government. We have a wide […] - Newsx

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