Qualified Armenians to get 10-year U.S. visas sooner than expectedDecember 22, 2014 - 15:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. embassy in Yerevan, Armenia has announced that the United States will begin issuing 10-year tourist and business visas to qualified Armenians sooner than expected. The embassy previously announced that the United States would start issuing visas in accordance with a new reciprocal arrangement beginning January 1, 2015. Instead, effective today, Dec 22, 2014, the United States will begin issuing visas in accordance with the new reciprocal arrangement. Armenian applicants who qualify for a B-category nonimmigrant visa may be issued multiple entry visas for up to 10 years for business and tourist travel. Qualified Armenian students and exchange visitors and their dependents who qualify for F, M, or J-category visas are now eligible for multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years. Visa application fees remain unchanged. Top stories From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Armenia has registered Covid-19-related deaths in 23 vaccinated individuals so far, according to Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. Partner news | Kazakh Foreign Minister arrives in Armenia Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu on Monday, March 18 arrived in Armenia for a two-day trip. Aliyev touts “good chances” for normalizing ties with Armenia Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has declared that there are “good chances” for normalizing relations with Armenia. Putin secures fifth term as Russian president Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office through a dubious national plebiscite. Top Armenian, Indian defense officials discuss cooperation The discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector between Armenia and India. |