New York, Sept. 17 -- Washington:A plea for processing of their visa applications and consequent re-entry into the US, filed by 169 Indians and their dependents who are stuck in India, owing to the temporary ban imposed by President Trump, has been turned down by the Columbia District Court, reported Times of India, adding that an appeal will be filed against this order, which was passed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on September 16.
The plaintiffs were residing in the US on H-1B visas or dependent visas (eg: spouses of the primary H-1B visa holders), they had travelled to India for various reasons and needed visas to return. A visa stamp from the consulate office is required to enter or even re-enter the US.
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