Despite US govt shutdown, consulate will issue visas
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Chennai: In the wake of the shutdown of the US government, the US consulate in Chennai has clarified that its services, including issuance of visas, will continue to function during the “lapse in Congressional appropriations.”
“If you have a scheduled visa interview or American Citizen Services appointment, please arrive at the consulate at your designated time,” said an official post by the office. The consulates in other cities too are continuing their services unaffected by theshut down, said sources.
The shutdown is a result of the deadlock between the Democrats and Republicans, over immigration and security issues and a disagreement in funding US government operations.
However, the American Center has been closed since Saturday until further notice. This means that the American Library on the premises will also remain closed temporarily. Since its establishment in 1947, the American Center has been a platform for south Indians and Americans to connect on issues of common and global interest.
The library houses more than 15,000 books, including collections in the social sciences, business, management, and American literature, and provides a wide range of information on the US. The American Center is likely to remain closed tillthe main US political parties pass a bill to fund the government.
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Chennai: In the wake of the shutdown of the US government, the US consulate in Chennai has clarified that its services, including issuance of visas, will continue to function during the “lapse in Congressional appropriations.”
“If you have a scheduled visa interview or American Citizen Services appointment, please arrive at the consulate at your designated time,” said an official post by the office. The consulates in other cities too are continuing their services unaffected by theshut down, said sources.
The shutdown is a result of the deadlock between the Democrats and Republicans, over immigration and security issues and a disagreement in funding US government operations.
However, the American Center has been closed since Saturday until further notice. This means that the American Library on the premises will also remain closed temporarily. Since its establishment in 1947, the American Center has been a platform for south Indians and Americans to connect on issues of common and global interest.
The library houses more than 15,000 books, including collections in the social sciences, business, management, and American literature, and provides a wide range of information on the US. The American Center is likely to remain closed tillthe main US political parties pass a bill to fund the government.
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