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Indian American leader Ajay Bhutoria welcomes additional US visa announcement for Indians
Bhutoria highlighted that this move directly reflects one of his earlier recommendations to the White House aimed at reducing visa appointment wait times for Indian travelers.
Ajay Bhutoria / Image- ajaybhutoria.com
Prominent Indian American community leader Ajay Bhutoria has welcomed the United States’ decision to allot an additional 250,000 visa appointments to Indians.
A commissioner on the White House Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Commission, Bhutoria highlighted that this move directly reflects one of his earlier recommendations to the White House aimed at reducing visa appointment wait times for Indian travelers.
“I am grateful to the U.S. Embassy in India, particularly Ambassador Eric Garcetti, for their dedicated efforts in addressing visa appointment wait times,” Bhutoria said in a statement. “The recent opening of 250,000 additional appointments is a significant step forward in supporting Indian travelers, including families and students, seeking to visit the U.S.”
The U.S. Embassies in India have opened an additional 250,000 visa appointments for travelers, including tourists, skilled workers,&students. Great to see my recommendation on the White House commission to reduce appointment wait times making a differencehttps://t.co/PS9Crrkwpm
— Ajay Jain Bhutoria (@ajainb) September 30, 2024
The Indian-American leader further highlighted the importance of continued improvements in the immigration system, noting, “While this achievement reflects the positive impact of my recommendations to the White House AANHPI Commission, we must recognize that more work remains. I believe these steps will further enhance accessibility and efficiency in the visa process.”
As part of his role on the AANHPI Commission, Bhutoria submitted key proposals aimed at reducing visa wait times and addressing the green card backlog. His recommendations included expanding the number of visa appointments and exploring innovative solutions, such as the introduction of video appointments.
"I believe these steps will further enhance accessibility and efficiency in the visa process," Bhutoria stated, adding, "I am committed to advocating for further improvements to ensure the visa process becomes more efficient for everyone."
Bhutoria, known for his leadership in the South Asian and AAPI communities, has been a key figure in building stronger ties between the U.S. and India. He has also been a longtime supporter of the Democratic Party, contributing to the Biden and Clinton presidential campaigns and serving on several leadership councils.
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