
Applicants who get 221(g) notices must take the action required in the notice without any delay.Applicants may use agents to procure visa appointments and help with the application but this could be risky as the agent’s errors or misrepresentations would be attributed to the applicant and could affect visa adjudication.However, an applicant who is not proficient in English may find it difficult during the interview to justify bonafide intent to study. Neither English language tests nor high levels of proficiency in the language are prerequisites for an interview.Applicants should carry all their financial documents to the interview but officers at Mission India generally do not focus on ability to pay for the course as Indian parents almost always find ways to pay for the education and stay.This becomes more important when an applicant is changing academic tracks or pursuing a second degree at the same level of an existing one. Be ready to explain how the intended education fits in with your life. Applicants should be able to convey to the officer why a particular course, or level of education makes sense to the applicant’s career goal.Applicants are advised to be prepared to “tell their story” during the visa interview, which should be similar to an elevator pitch as visa interviews usually last for a couple of minutes or so.



They recently added five more visa officers at their Consulate in Mumbai. To increase capacity, Mission India is recruiting more officers in addition to training existing staff members etc. Capacity Building When addressing questions about return to “normal” levels of service the Minister indicated that this year they expect to be a 2/3rd of their pre-COVID capacity and hope to reach 100% of this by the end of 2023.
