H1B, H4 Visa

Hi,

In response to my query, the US Consulate of Chennai has replied back to my mail stating that the issuance fee is waived for all Indian Passport holders from yesterday.

Please find the mail below:

RE: Issuance Fee for H Visa - Reg
"Chennai, NIV" <[email protected]>
Thursday, 9 November, 2006 11:11:19 AM
To:Jos

Yes, there is no issuance fee for Indian passsport holders from yesterday.
 
Visa Information Unit
American Consulate General
220, Anna Salai
Chennai 600 006
India
Phone - 91-44-28574000/28574242
Fax - 91-44- 28112020
Website - http://chennai.usconsulate.gov

 



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From: Jos
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:04 AM
To: Chennai, NIV
Subject: Issuance Fee for H Visa - Reg


Dear Sir/Madam,
 
There is a news floating around stating that the issuance fee of $50 is no longer required for H Visa stamping effective from 08-Nov-2006 and the demand draft is no longer being collected at the US Consulate after the visa approval. I checked it up with the VFS, Chennai office and the customer care person confirmed the news. However, I am writing this mail to you just to make myself clear regarding this.
 
I have scheduled my H Visa interview on 14-Nov-2006 and hence your quickest response to this query will be of greatest help to me.
 
Thanks
Jos

Hope this helps.