US student visa appointments to open on June 14

The United States Mission to India is opening July and August student visa appointments at posts across India on June 14.

According to a tweet from the US Embassy in India official handle (@USAndIndia), students could check the website, https://ustraveldocs.com/in, to view availability and schedule an appointment. There were also more details on the link https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/, according to the tweet.

The Embassy, on its page on Visas said student visas remained a top priority for the US Mission to India and that they were making every attempt to facilitate student travel in time for the fall semester.

“As such, on June 14, 2021 we will open limited July and August student visa appointments at posts across India. Students may visit our website,



https://ustraveldocs.com/in, to view availability and schedule an appointment. Prior to your visa interview, please review your I-20 program start date. Students beginning a new program with a program start date on or after August 1 may travel to the United States up to 30 days prior to the program start date and do not need to submit a request for a national interest exception,” it said.

“Continuing students may also resume their programs on or after August 1, and travel 30 days before their program resumption date. We are unable to approve expedite requests for Fall 2021 students with scheduled appointments in July or August. If your appointment date may result in a potentially late start, please reach out to your school to discuss options,” the Embassy added.