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3900 Indians seeking US student visa interviewed
By Chennaivision on June 14, 2024

The US Mission to India has received skyrocketing demand for student visas, as the Indian consular team interviewed 3900 student visa applicants during its 8th annual Student Visa Day on Thursday. “On June 13, 2024, Consular Team India interviewed 3900 student visa applicants during its 8th annual Student Visa Day. Mission India highlights our strong commitment to higher education in… Continue reading "3900 Indians seeking US student visa interviewed"
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U.S. Consulate General Chennai Diplomats attend Women in Security Networking Meeting in Chennai
By Chennaivision on March 29, 2024

American Diplomats from U.S. Consulate General Chennai opened the first Women in Security (WiS) networking forum conducted by the U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Chennai Chapter with host Cognizant Corporate Security in Chennai . OSAC is a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) and private sector security professionals to promote… Continue reading "U.S. Consulate General Chennai Diplomats attend Women in Security Networking Meeting in Chennai"
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf departs Port Blair
By Chennaivision on March 21, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) departed Port Blair, India, Saturday morning, and conducted two-day exercise ‘Sea Defender 2024,’ with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). Bertholf’s stop in Port Blair marks the first time a U.S. Coast Guard cutter has called upon the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. During the port call, the crew of the Bertholf participated in multiple… Continue reading "U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf departs Port Blair"
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U.S. sets visa records in India in 2023
By Chennaivision on January 30, 2024

The U.S. Consular Team in India processed more visas than ever before in 2023, bringing down visitor visa appointment wait times by 75%. In 2023, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India processed a record-smashing 1.4 million U.S. visas. Demand across all visa classes was unprecedented, with a 60% increase in applications compared to 2022. Indians now represent one out… Continue reading "U.S. sets visa records in India in 2023"
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US Mission supports Folklore Museum Preservation Project in Mysuru
By Chennaivision on January 5, 2024

The U.S. Mission in India and its implementing partner University of Mysore officially announced the U.S.-funded conservation efforts for the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Folklore Museum in Mysuru, Karnataka. A press release said,”This project, funded through the U.S. government’s Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), supports the conservation of the West Wing of the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Folklore Museum building and… Continue reading "US Mission supports Folklore Museum Preservation Project in Mysuru"
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Joel Sathiaraj of IIT Madras wins Scrabble Tournament held at American Center Chennai
By Chennaivision on September 12, 2023

Joel Sathiaraj from IIT Madras won the Alfred Butts intercollegiate Scrabble tournament organised by the American Center, U.S. Consulate General Chennai in association with Queen Mary’s College in Chennai. Jebrish T and Anindita S Raju from the Presidency College finished second and third respectively. As many as 108 Scrabble players from 33 city colleges competed in the tournament showcasing their… Continue reading "Joel Sathiaraj of IIT Madras wins Scrabble Tournament held at American Center Chennai"
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Activist Lalitha Natarajan wins U S Department of Labor’s award
By Chennaivision on June 13, 2023

The United States Department of Labor has awarded Lalitha Natarajan with the 2023 Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labor. U.S. Consul General Judith Ravin presented the award to Lalitha Natarajan at a ceremony at the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai. A press release said,” Lalitha Natarajan has worked throughout her career as a lawyer and activist to… Continue reading "Activist Lalitha Natarajan wins U S Department of Labor’s award"
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U.S. Marines deliver holiday gifts to the Arunodhaya Centre for street and working children
By Chennaivision on December 20, 2022

The Arunodhaya Centre for Street and Working Children, a Chennai-based child welfare organization, will be gifted with toys through the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program, an initiative aimed at brightening the lives of children in need during the holiday season. U.S. Consul General in Chennai Judith Ravin joined the U.S. Marines to deliver new toys, school supplies, sports equipment,… Continue reading "U.S. Marines deliver holiday gifts to the Arunodhaya Centre for street and working children"
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U.S. Consul General Judith Ravin Welcomes U.S. Chess Team to Chennai
By Chennaivision on July 28, 2022

The U.S. Consul General in Chennai Judith Ravin welcomed the United States Chess team to Mamallapuram today. An ardent supporter of education and sports diplomacy, the Consul General greeted the chess players and wished them success in their matches at the 44th Chess Olympiad organized by the Indian Chess Federation and the Government of Tamil Nadu from July 28 to… Continue reading "U.S. Consul General Judith Ravin Welcomes U.S. Chess Team to Chennai"

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