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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/One-out-of-5 -applicants-fail-to-get-US-visa-in-south-India/articleshow/5 422087.cms One in five applicants from south India fails to get a US visa. In other words, 20% of the total number of applications received âAlmost 80% of applicants are issued visas. The remaining are rejected either because documents are improper or they fail to meet the eligibility,â said Andrew T Simkin, US consul general, Chennai, after announcing the introduction of the online DS 160 visa application form for non-immigrants on Thursday. The web-based visa application, which will integrate all non-immigrant applications into one online form, can be submitted online from January 19. Appointment will be given for such applicants only from February 1. Under the new format, applicants will be able to upload their photos online. But they will have to bring passport-size photographs when they come for the visa interview. âThe new system, already in use in 22 countries, is being introduced to improve efficiency,â Simkin said. |
