Immigration News - Employment-based visas, H-1B visa, United States United States | Indian Visa Application Center opens in Seattle Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) July 17, 2024 The Indian government has opened an Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) in Seattle. Key Points: The new IVAC in Seattle offers consular services including visa, passport, Overseas Citizen of India card and other travel- and immigration-related appointments and services. An IVAC facility accepting drop-off consular applications is also now open in Bellevue, Washington. More information about IVAC services available at these locations can be found here. Additional Information: The Indian government previously opened a consulate in Seattle in November 2023. The new consular offices serve the growing Indian diaspora communities living in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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