India's US Visa Wait Time Is Over 900 Days, While China's Is 3 Days: Online Petition

A US-based diaspora body has launched an online petition campaign to shorten the waitlist for various types of US visas being issued from India.

“The 900+ days’ delay deprives Indian Americans and Indian immigrants in the USA of having their beloved relatives to visit, whether in the time of difficulties, needs, or for celebrations, impacting their quality of life,” it said.

“The 400+ days’ wait time affects students joining the US universities, that not only impacts students’ future but also negatively impacts the US universities,” FIIDS said, adding, the 300+ days’ wait time is impacting productivity and success of various industries and businesses due to lack of skilled workers.

“We urge the US State Department and Sec Blinken to resolve this issue. We believe it is not only important for US interests but the right thing to do on moral and compassionate grounds,” FIIDS said in its petition on change.Org.

To resolve this backlog, we request the relevant authorities to take all necessary steps and to seek emergency funds. As a result, we will form a coalition of individuals who will rise to the occasion to resolve this issue, it added.