News from the U.S. Consulate in Chennai, India

CHENNAI: On February 13, 2002, the American Consulate, Chennai, introduced a Web-based appointment system for nonimmigrant visa applicants. Qualified nonimmigrant visa applicants will be able to schedule appointments for visa interviews via the Internet, at www.ttsvisas.com.

For applicants not eligible to use the “Drop-Box” or “Business Express”
programs, advance appointments will become mandatory starting on March 4,
2002. This Web site will be maintained by TT services under instructions from
the Chennai Consulate and no additional fee will be levied for the appointment.

This system is already in use at the American Embassy in New Delhi and at
the American Consulate in Mumbai. The American Consulate in Chennai is proud
to introduce this system as part of its on-going effort to improve the quality of customer service provided to south India visa applicants, and to help fulfill Ambassador Blackwill’s promise to reduce long visa lines.