Ahmedabad, 16 September 2013 American Consulate General Peter Haas today was on Gujarat visit again. He attended American quiz event at Amdavad Management Association. In earlier years, American envoy used to meet Chief Minister during Gujarat visit. But for last some years, Gujarat Chief Minister doesn't give appointment to American envoy. Mr. envoy therefore meets Chief Secretary and leaves. While people to people relations are excellent between Gujarat and ...Read More

Ahmedabad, 6 May 2013 Representatives from the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai will conduct a presentation on applying for U.S. visas in Baroda on May 9, 2013 at 2:00 pm. This event, hosted by Shree Kalyanraiji Sarvajanik Charitable Trust, is free of charge and open to the public. The session is designed to provide information on U.S. visas and the process for applying and travelling to the United States. The session will also provide tips on how to avoid being vict...Read More

Surat, 3 May 2013 The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry(SGCCI) will sign MoU with U.S. Foreign Commercial Service International Trade Administration on 20th of this month in Surat in presence of American Consul General Peter Haas. Mr. Haas will inaugurate American Business Corner in Surat on this occasion. According to Chamber President Paresh Patel, America will scout possibilities of trade with small and medium scale industries through this center. ...Read More

By our correspondent, Surat, 27 February 2013 U.S. Consul General Peter Haas visited Surat on February 26 and 27. During his first visit to Surat, Consul General Haas met with students, businessmen, diamond traders and members of a local NGO. Consul General Haas’ outreach included visits to Reliance and L&T facilities at Hazira and an educational institution, Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah where he discussed U.S.-India ties with the Dawoodi Bohra students. During an intera...Read More

Gandhinagar, 11 January 2013 American Consul General Peter Haas was present at the Vibrant Gujarat summit 2013's inaugural function, but he was sitting in the front row among the audience. The American representing his country in this summit was Ron Somers, an American businessman who is President of the U.S.-India Business Council. Somers in his speech praised Gujarat Chief Minister for setting up a new benchmark of progress overshadowing politics. "Congratulations are du...Read More

Ahmedabad, 25 October 2012 Consular officials from the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai will give a presentation on tourist/business visas and new visa processing procedures at 3:00 p.m. October 30 in Baroda. This event, hosted by the Shree Kalyanraiji Sarvajanik Charitable Trust, is free of charge and open to the public. This session will explain the various non-immigrant visa categories and application procedures. The session also will provide tips on how to avoid being ...Read More

Ahmedabad, 5 September 2012 The United States Embassy in India today announced it is implementing a new visa processing system throughout India that will further standardize procedures and will simplify fee payment and appointment scheduling through a new website at www.ustraveldocs.com/in. Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs, Julia Stanley, announced at a press conference here today that beginning September 26, 2012 U.S. visa applicants will be able to pay application ...Read More

Mumbai, 29 August 2012 As part of the American Corner Ahmedabad’s eighth annual anniversary celebrations, the American Center of the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai is organizing a KnowledgeUSA quiz on September 15 for college students in Gujarat. The top prize is an iPad. Speaking about the event, U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Officer Anne E. Grimes said “Events like this quiz are a fun way to share interesting facts about the American people, society an...Read More

Ahmedabad, 7 August 2012 A Consular Officer from the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai will give a presentation on Student Visas to the United States at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13, 2012 in Ahmedabad. This event, hosted by the Indo American Education Society- USIEF Satellite Center, is free of charge and open to the public. There are over 103,000 Indian students currently studying in the U.S. The session is designed to help students planning to pursue degrees in full...Read More

Mumbai, 5 July 2012 U.S. Consul General Peter Haas inaugurated the American Independence Day U.S. Food and Beverages Festival celebrated at Haiko Supermarket in Powai on July 5, 2012. Consul General Haas noted “American food exports are growing in popularity in India, and we are pleased to highlight some of our top products this month here in Mumbai.” David Williams, Agricultural Attaché at the U.S. Consulate Mumbai added “Today’s celebration of healthy and nutriti...Read More