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Indians seeking to fast-track their US visas by applying from countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, or even Germany, now face a major setback. The US Department of State (DoS) has issued a new directive mandating that non-immigrant visas including visitor (B1/B2), employment (H-1B, O-1), and student (F1) visas can only be applied for in the applicant's country of residence or citizenship.
For years, Indians frustrated by long waitlists at home traveled abroad to secure quicker interview slots. Post-Covid, many flew to Bangkok, Singapore, Frankfurt, or even as far as Brazil, often staying a week or more to complete the pro...