The US Consulate General in Hyderabad, which represents the US government in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, has announced that it will process over one million visa applications this year.
US Consul General in Hyderabad, Jennifer Larsen, made the announcement on Wednesday,stating that the embassy and four consulates in India have seen an increase in wait times for visas since the start of the pandemic.
She also acknowledged the challenges that professionals, students, and tourists face in visiting the US.
However, Larsen stated that the consulate is making significant progress in addressing these challenges.
Hyderabad US Consulate’s New Premises in Financial District
Recently, the Hyderabad US Consulate shifted its location from Paigah Palace to its new premises in the Financial District, Nanakramguda, which is situated in the information technology hub of the city.
The new consulate complex is the largest in South Asia (excluding embassies) in terms of staff strength and services.
According to a senior consulate official, once the operations are fully operational,
the consulate will be able to handle 3,000 to 3,500 visa applications and US citizen services in a single day.
Previously, operating from Paigah Palace, the consulate processed 1,100 applications per day.
With the new consulate complex in Nanakramguda and its increased capacity to process visa applications, the Hyderabad US Consulate is taking measures to ease the challenges that visitors to the US face.
The US government’s investment in this new complex is a testament to its commitment to strengthening the relationship between India and the US.
