Hyderabad processed the maximum US student visas in India this year

Hyderabad processed the maximum number of US student visas in India this year, according to a statement by the city's US Consulate General.

"Hyderabad has adjudicated more student visas this year than any other post in Mission India," the consulate said.

Talking about the Super Saturday drive it conducted today, the consulate said, "Today we welcomed hundreds of petition-based worker visa and visitor visa applicants to meet the high demand for all visa categories - just another way we are demonstrating our commitment to our countries' strong relationship."

In April this year, the Hyderabad consulate conducted the Super Saturday drive o accommodate the surging demand for visitor visas with 1500 applicants undergoing visa interviews.

In March, the US Embassy in New Delhi and the Mumbai Consulate conducted similar exercises and processed over 1,000 and 1500 visitor visa applicants resepctively.

The 'Super Saturday' drives, which commenced sporadically in 2022, have become a quarterly occurrence, reflecting the commitment to streamline the visa application process and accommodate the escalating demand.

Ambassador Garcetti underscored the significance of fostering relationships between individuals through work, travel, and study in the United States, emphasizing the mission's efforts to facilitate visa processing amid unprecedented demand.

Leveraging increased staffing and technological advancements, the US mission in India aims to surpass previous visa processing records, building on the foundation of the robust US-India partnership.

Statistics reveal a 60 per cent surge in applications compared to the previous year, with Indians constituting a significant portion of all visa applicants to the US globally.