U.S. visas may take 8 weeks longer

U.S. visas may take 8 weeks longer

JAKARTA: Due to security concerns, the U.S. government
announced on Wednesday that Indonesians might have to wait eight
weeks or more before they received a visa as new application
procedures will call for tighter scrutiny.

"Our goal is to have assured security within a system that is
responsive to anyone wishing to visit the U.S.," the U.S. Embassy
said in a statement.

Visa applicants will be subject to "a greater degree of
scrutiny," it said, without detailing the new procedure.

"Visa applicants affected by these procedures are informed of
the need for additional screening at the time of application and
should expect substantial delays of six weeks to eight weeks or
longer before a visa can be issued." -- JP