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flag U.S. Chennai consulate resumes visa services Oct. 23, 2025, with new rules and travel bans, but Indian applicants face long wait times.

flag The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai resumed visa processing and American Citizen Services on October 23, 2025, after a brief closure, allowing only those with appointments that day to attend, while canceled appointments are being rescheduled via email. flag American Citizen Services restarted as planned, but the American Center, EducationUSA, and USIEF offices remain closed due to a federal funding lapse. flag New visa rules require F, M, and J applicants to set social media accounts to public for vetting, a policy effective since 2019 and reinforced in June 2025. flag A new 2025 travel ban restricts nationals from twelve countries—mostly in the Middle East and Africa—entirely, with partial limits on seven others, though India is not affected. flag All visa categories for Indian applicants remain open, but long wait times persist, with appointments often booked 10 to 12 months in advance.

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