MEA issues advisory for students travelling to US

All Indian students are advised to ensure that the institutions to which they are seeking admission have proper authorization and capacities, and must be prepared for interviews with immigration officials

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday issued an advisory for students travelling to the United States of America, 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 Government of India has taken up this matter with the US Government.

"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," said the Ministry of External Affairs.

"Till such time the matter is satisfactorily resolved, the students seeking admission in the aforementioned two institutions are advised to defer their travel to the United States."

All Indian students seeking admission into US educational institutions are advised 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 interviews with US immigration officials.