Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as vaccines with an emergency use listing (EUL) from the World Health Organization (WHO).Ĭovishield and Covaxin are bot h accepted for the purposes of entry into the United States. (For a full list of vaccines in the Emergency Use Listing process see the WHO website: (PDF 332 KB).) According to the CDC, people are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine (from ).Īs of June 12, 2022, travelers are no longer required to show a negative COVID-19 test result prior to boarding a U.S.-bound flight.įor additional questions, see the following official sources: The CDC has determined that for the purposes of entry into the United States, vaccines accepted will include those approved or authorized by the U.S. Embassy New Delhi and the consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.Īs of November 8, 2021, foreign national air travelers to the United States are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to fly to the United States, with only limited exceptions. Adjudicating consular officers may request an in-person interview if additional information is required from applicants.Īpplicants renewing any visa within 48 months of expiration also continue to be eligible for interview waiver.ĭue to reduced staffing and numerous pandemic-related disruptions to our operations since March 2020, appointment demand is high across all visa categories and wait times may be lengthy for most routine nonimmigrant visa appointments at the U.S. This authorization does not apply to applicants who have a previous refusal that was not subsequently waived or overcome. This new authorization applies to travelers applying for F, H-1, H-3, H-4, non-blanket L, M, O, P, Q, and academic J visas who were previously issued any type of visa, if they are applying for a visa in their country of nationality or residence. The Department of State has authorized consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain categories of visa applicants through 31 December 2022. Please note, these appointments are not placeholder appointments. Appointments for 20 filled quickly but we continue to open appointments as capacity allows. Mission to India resumed processing of routine in-person B1/B2 visas appointments starting in September 2022. All receipts for payment of MRV fees issued before October 1, 2022, were extended until September 30, 2023, and remain valid until this date. There is no requirement the interview or VAC appointment must occur during the 365-day period. Please note applicants must only schedule their in-person or interview waiver appointment within the 365-day period. Applicants must schedule an in-person or interview waiver appointment during this 365-day period. USAID, DFC Join Hands with Kotak to Support Financing to Women Entrepreneurs and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in IndiaĪll nonimmigrant visa application fee (also known as the MRV fee) payments made on or after October 1, 2022, are valid for 365 days from the date a receipt is issued for payment of the MRV fee.
University Virtual Fair hosted by the U.S. Ranz at AmCham’s Webinar on “Neurodiversity – Demystifying Myths & Building an Inclusive Culture at the Workplace Celebrating the 246th Anniversary of American Independence Day.Adrian Pratt takes over as the Director of the American Center in Kolkata.Weather Alert – Heavy Rains in Southeast and East India, December 2, 2021.
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