Top 5 Indian University's at world Ranking

5 Indian universities among world's top 400

Panjab University is ranked in the 226-250 band

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Kanpur,

Kharagpur and Roorkee which were ranked in the 351-400 band.

This year 2013, IIT Kharagpur slipped from 226-250 into the 351-400 group

IIT Roorkee retained its position in the 351-400 band.

while no Indian institution makes the top 200

India now has five representatives in the top 400

Indian American Center not facing Shutdown

Please note that all Consular services for American Citizens and #visa applicants continue to operate normally at this time. The American Center and American library remain open.

Everything in India will be Working.

Want to connect your Schools/Institution with US Schools

Want to connect your Schools/Institution with US Schools
Student Exchange Program
Only schools that are certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) are authorized to issue I-20s so students can apply for F1 student visas.

This page will show you which schools are on the list:
http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/school-search

Only schools that are certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program are authorized to accept international students. You can use this page to make sure the school you are interested in is certified. 

Note: This list is updated each Wednesday, if you do not see your school listed please check back on Wednesday for the most current information. The addresses provided in this database are mailing addresses, not the physical location of the campus. Please visit the school’s website or call the school directly for more information.

Search for a certified school by school name, city, state, or any combination of the three fields. If your search results return more than 18 schools, use the First, Last, or arrow buttons to navigate through the list.

Certified US School List : Download

A Guide will take you to US Education

Have you ever thought about studying in another country? What about in the U.S.? Attending U.S. colleges and universities is a great investment for your future. Here’s everything you need to know about studying in the USA. http://goo.gl/cmcZae

Go to the webpage : Click Here
This will guide you to study in US.

How to get a work permit in US

your question about working in the United States. In order to work in the US, you will need a work visa. An H1B is a petition-based, temporary work visa. To obtain an H1B visa, an applicant must first be employed by a company which has work for the applicant in the U.S. The company must file a petition with USCIS in the U.S. requesting H1B status for its employee. After the petition is approved, the company is notified and then the employee applies for a visa and attends a visa interview. The petition process can take several months. For more information regarding H1B visas, please visit: www.ustraveldocs.com/in

Did U.S. provide Free Education to International (India) Students

US Free Education to Indian Students

US Scholarships
Awards
20 scholarships valued at US$3,000
1 scholarship valued at US$10,000

Another interesting question. Generally, the U.S. does not provide free education to International students. Scholarships are available, but you must check with the departments or universities in which you are enrolled. However, there are some other competitive scholarships that Indian students might be eligible for based on different criteria and for different purposes (e.g. travel grants for studies abroad, funding for women international students):
1. TOEFL Scholarship Program in India: http://www.ets.org/toefl/scholarships/india
2. AAUW Educational Funding and Awards: http://www.aauw.org/.../international-fellowships/
3. Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Allied Trusts: http://www.tata.in/ourcommitment/articles/inside.aspx...
4. The Aga Khan Foundation: http://www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp
You can also check out a scholarship search engine to find one that might match your needs, here: http://www.educationusa.info/...

Hindu news paper with visa queries

Administrative processing is a routine step for #visa applicants, before the final decision is made. Check out Ask the Consul in The Hindu news paper to know more about the U.S. visa application process.
Website : Ask Question

US Student Visa questions before Sep-22-2013

Do you have questions about U.S. student visas? 

A Consular Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai will answer questions on Tuesday, September 24, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Post your questions in the comments section below starting Sept 22. We will answer questions with the most “likes” first, so share this post with your friends. Don’t forget to “like” the U.S. Consulate General Chennai Facebook page and click “get notifications” to ensure you receive Consulate information in your news feed. And please join the live chat on September 24 at 3:00 p.m.!

https://www.facebook.com/chennai.usconsulate

Want to Study in United States Helped by an App

Do you want to study in the United States? There’s an app for that! 

This free EducationUSA mobile app has lots of great features including;
- Ask an Advisor (Available in 5 languages)
- Scholarship and financial info
- Advising center locator
- Stories of international students just like you

App Download: http://ow.ly/kpZYU
Video: http://ow.ly/ifvHD

If PR doesn't need Green card but wants to stay with Nonimmigrant Visa

                                                Nonimmigrant Visa



U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents who don’t wish to reside in the U.S. but still wish to travel should apply for a nonimmigrant visa. At the interview, residents can surrender their “green card”. Applicants should visit www.ustraveldocs.com/in to schedule an appointment. Lawful Permanent Residents who are applying for a nonimmigrant visa should bring their “green card,” passport, re-entry permit (if applicable), and completed I-407 Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status to the interview. Applicants who have Lawful Permanent Resident status must still qualify for a nonimmigrant visa. For more about nonimmigrant visas visit: http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/applyingmain.html

Given name and Surrname issues in passport and visa's (FNU)

Questiond about Passport and Visa Name issues :

1.My given name is Traveler, without a surname. This is what is printed in my passport. What will my visa look like?

If a visa is granted, “Traveler” will be written in the Surname field of the visa and “FNU” will be printed in the “Given name” field. FNU stands for First Name Unknown. You can find more information here: http://goo.gl/vmJpn6

Some choose to get a new passport that shows their one name in surname and then “FNU” in place of a given name in order to avoid confusion and difficulties in travel.

2.I got my passport with visa back yesterday. My visa says "Kumar FNU". What does FNU mean? Will I have problems as my Petition and educational certificates all show my name as "Kumar"?

Normally the name shown on the visa is exactly as indicated on your passport. However if the applicant's passport does not have a name written in the surname field, the entire name is shown against the surname and the legend "First Name Unknown" or FNU is reflected in the "Given name" field while printing the visa.
 
3.My passport has no surname but I do have a surname!

Please approach the passport office for any necessary correction so that the passport shows the correct given name and surname before your employee comes to the Consulate for his/her visa interview. 

4.I got my passport back yesterday with a visa stamped on it. But I found that my name/ date of birth are wrong. How do I fix it?

The Embassy follows the information given in the passport for visa issuance purposes. One common problem is when applicants have one name, or have both names in the Given Name or Surname field.  We require the surname field to be completed, and if there is one or more names in the given name field only, we will put that name in the Surname field, and place “FNU,” or First Name Unknown” in the Given Name field.

However, if you feel that a correction is required, please send your original passport along with a correction form through VFS. Correction will be made and new Visa stamped, if approvable. However, if the name on your passport does not match with that shown on your petition and application, please approach your regional passport office and get it fixed.  


These above questions were answered by U.S.Embassy.Delh,India.
on their website : http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/bep_faq.html#fnu
For further questions inquiry  them at :

U.S. Embassy
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi - 110021
Tel: 011-91-11-2419-8000
Fax: 011-91-11-2419-0017

American Center
24, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi - 110001
Tel: 011-91-11-2347-2000

Email addresses:
Nonimmigrant visas support-india@ustraveldocs.com
Immigrant visas support-india@ustraveldocs.com
American Citizens Services acsnd@state.gov
General NDwebmail@state.gov
Webmaster  NDwebmail@state.gov
http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/

Visa Scams

U.S. Consulate General Cautions against Visa Scams

The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai reminds Indian citizens and residents to use caution when working with private entities to apply for visas to the United States,

as reports of fraudulent e-mails, websites, and print advertisements offering visa services are on the rise.

In particular, one widespread Visa scam e-mail instructs recipients to send money via Western Union to a fictitious person at the U.S. Embassy. If you have received this e-mail, you have been targeted by con artists. 

 

For more information please visit our website - http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/visas.html

 

Steps to Avoid Visa delays

To avoid delays in processing your visa, please ensure that:

1.Your passport is not damaged and the lamination is not peeling off

2. Your passport does have a machine readable strip on the data page


3. The biographical information is accurate

4. The photo clearly shows you and is not damaged

5. Your passport contains at least 2 blank pages on which to print a visa

If your passports does not meet the above requirements, we will ask you to obtain a new passport, which may delay you getting your visa.