As there have been several instances of denial of entry by the US Immigration authorities to Indian students having valid student visas to pursue studies in two educational institutions, namely, the Silicon Valley University at San Jose and the Northwestern Polytechnic University, Freemont, California, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday issued an advisory for students travelling to the United States of America.
In recent days, there have been several instances of denial of entry by the US Immigration authorities to Indian students: MEA
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GoI took matter up with US Govt, asked US authorities to explain the reasons for denial of entry to Indian students holding valid visas: MEA
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The Government of India has taken up this matter with the US Government.
Response of the US Govt is awaited: @MEAIndia
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Till matter is satisfactorily resolved, students seeking admission in concerned Universities are advised to defer their travel to US: MEA
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“We have asked the US authorities to explain the reasons for denial of entry on a large scale to Indian students holding valid visas. The response of the US Government is awaited,” Ministry of External Affair
“Till such time the matter is satisfactorily resolved, the students seeking admission in aforementioned two institutions are advised to defer their travel to the United States.”
All Indian students seeking admission in US educational institutions are advised to do due diligence to ensure that the institutions to which they are seeking admission have proper authorization and capacities. Apart from travel documents, the students should also carry all required documentation regarding their study plans, housing, financial support, healthcare arrangements etc. and be prepared for admission (entry to the US) interviews with U.S. immigration officials.