The US has deputed consular officers temporarily to help with visa operations in Mumbai and reduce the wait time. "Consular officers from around the world have left their regular duties for this purpose," the US Consulate Mumbai said in a tweet.
All hands on deck to reduce visa wait times! Our incredible team of consular officers have temporarily left their regular duties around the world, from @StateDept in D.C. to the @USConsulateNaha, to help out with visa operations in Mumbai. Together, we are #HereToServe. pic.twitter.com/T2MpNp8Mb5
— U.S. Consulate Mumbai (@USAndMumbai) February 28, 2023
According to a video featured in the tweet, four officers from the US consular offices in Washington DC, Japan's Okinawa and Hong Kong were tasked to reduce visa interview wait hours, facilitate travel to the US, and boost India-US business opportunities.
At present, non-immigrant visa applicants from Mumbai wait for 694 days to get an appointment, while in New Delhi, the wait time is 614 days.
