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The United States had also sent a cadre of consular officers to India last week to open up overseas embassies in Germany and Thailand to expedite Indian visa applicants.
For Indians applying for work visas, the wait time currently ranges from 60-280 days while the wait time for visitors is approximately 1.5 years
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise..L-1A and L-1B visas are available for temporary intracompany transferees who work in managerial positions or have specialised knowledge.
India was one of the very few countries where applications for US visas saw a major upswing after coronavirus-related travel restrictions were lifted
With an aim to cut delays in visa processing in India, the US has launched new initiatives, including scheduling special interviews for first time applicants and increasing strength of consular staff.