Friday, September 18
Fifteen members of the US Congress have urged the State Department to address visa appointment delays that are preventing Indian students from reaching the United States in time for the fall academic session. In a joint letter, the lawmakers raised concerns about limited appointment availability at US embassies in India and asked for urgent intervention to ensure students can begin or resume their studies without disruption. The letter was addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and sent to the US Department of State. The signatories said they were responding to reports from constituent universities about students in India unable to obtain student visas due to scheduling delays. Indian students represent the largest international student group in the United States and contribute around
