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The US Embassy and its consulates in India have issued an all-time record of over 140,000 student visas between October 2022 and September 2023.

The US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in December, benefiting Indian technology professionals.

Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, said the move was part of the Biden administration's endeavour to promote people-to-people ties with India.

The pilot project has showcased promising results, with visitors successfully navigating the process, particularly for immigrant visas. However, Stufft clarified that widespread adoption of paperless visas will take time, estimating around 18 months or longer.

"We are really proud of what we have done in India this year. I think for the first time in history, we set a goal to issue one million visas in India and not only did we accomplish that, but it was done several months in advance. So, the number will go way beyond that," said ulie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services.

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said that the US embassy is likely to issue 10-15 per cent more visas than usual in the current calendar year.

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US Mission to India exceeds one million non-immigrant visa applications target for the year.

This surge in visa demand comes on the heels of the US Embassys record issuance of 90,000 student visas in the summer months of July and August. Remarkably, this meant that nearly one in four student visas issued globally was granted to Indian applicants.

The US embassy in India announced the opening of nonimmigrant visa appointments, but applicants found no available slots for 2023, contradicting the e