The Tide is Turning...
This entry was posted on October 16, 2007 and is filed under India.
I came across this news post that immediately caught my attention - "Indian Consulates in United States Begin Outsourcing Visa Collection and Delivery"...
The United States is India’s largest trade partner and leading foreign investor. On October 1, 2007, all Indian consulates in the United States began outsourcing their visa collection and delivery. In a statement issued by Mr. Ronen Sen, Ambassador of India, the unprecedented growing demand for Indian visas as well as inquiries into visa application status have resulted in their decision to turn to an outsourcing provider.