No word on G-visa to Devyani

January 09, 2014 10:01

More than 20 days after it was submitted by the UN, the US continues to review the visa application of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade which would give her full diplomatic immunity.

The unusual delay in granting Khobragade G-visa, which would prevent her from any further arrest, has raised the anxiety level among Indian officials as the next day of court hearing fast approaches in New York next week.

"We've received the paperwork. It's under review. I don't have any other details on it, or updates," State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters.

Days after Khobragade was arrested on December 12 in New York on charges of visa fraud and misrepresentation, India transferred her to the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, with the hope that she would get the necessary G-visa that would grant her full diplomatic immunity.

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