The US Embassy will continue to improve the student visa process to ensure that anyone with a legitimate desire to study in the United States has that opportunity.
This summer more than 90% of student visa applicants received a visa. Increasing student and exchange visitors between the United States and Indonesia is a key component of the US -Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership established by President Obama and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
It was also reported that from May through August 2011, the Consular Sections in Jakarta and Surabaya issued more student and exchange visitor visas than during the same period in any year during the last decade.
The Embassy in Jakarta and the Consulate General in Surabaya have sped up and simplified visa applications for Indonesian students. As a result, the number of Indonesians studying in the United States is growing.
The US Embassy in Jakarta has dedicated interview slots for students every Monday and the Consulate General in Surabaya has slots every Friday. Students never have to wait more than a week for a visa interview, even during the summer months.
Currently student appointments are available immediately. Applicants can choose an appointment date and time which is convenient for their schedule.
Students can apply for visas 120 days before their studies begin, making it easier to apply well in advance and arrive in time for classes.
After an interview, applicants are likely to receive their visas within three business days, meaning the entire visa process can take as little as one week.
(Tz E002/HAJM/F001)
Editor: Priyambodo RH
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