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U.S. Visa and Consular Practice Specialists
🗞️ New Apostille Requirement for OCI Applicant's Birth Certificates Issued in the U.S.
The Indian Mission to the United States introduced a new mandate requiring all birth certificates issued outside India, including the U.S. to be apostilled before being submitted with OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) applications. This update applies to applicants from December 30, 2024, onwards. You can see the official notification on consular support desk website . Prior to this notification, applicants born in the USA did not need an apostille. Moving forward OCI applican
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Attention US Visa Applicants: Points to Remember
When scheduling or rescheduling your visa interview, pay close attention to warning messages on your profile. One crucial warning...
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Success Story: B2 Visa Approved, on "Super Saturdays"
We’re thrilled to share yet another B2 visa success story! Our client, from a very modest background and not in a high-paying job,...
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⚖️ B-1 Visa for Referees, Judges, and Technical Officials in International Sporting Events
Under 9 FAM 402.2-5(C)(1)(U), the U.S. Department of State allows certain foreign nationals to enter the United States on a B-1 visa for...
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Success Story: 221(g) Issued for Social Media Vetting Despite Dropbox Eligibility
Social Media Disclosure Now a Key Factor in U.S. Visa Processing Our firm was recently contacted by a client who had received a 221(g)...
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