Consulate General of the United States, Chennai

Consulate General of the United States of America in Chennai
சென்னை அமெரிக்கத் துணைத்தூதரகம்
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent
Christopher W. Hodges[1]
since 31 July 2023
United States Department of State
StyleConsul General
NominatorPresident of the United States
Term length3 years
Inaugural holderWilliam Abbott
as U.S. Consular Agent
Formation24 November 1794
WebsiteOfficial website
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The Consulate General of the United States of America in Chennai represents the interests of the United States government in Chennai, India and surrounding regions. The consulate reports to the ambassador at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. The current Consul General, the 27th, is Christopher W. Hodges, incumbent since July 2023.[1] He was preceded by Judith Ravin.[2]

Ranked one of America's biggest adjudication posts in the world, the Chennai Consulate also ranks first globally in processing employment-based visas, ranks among the top globally in issuing 'L' and 'H' category visas, and ranks eighth globally in terms of all category of visas being issued. As of 2009, about 20,000 visitors enter the consulate every month to obtain a range of services, including the American Library and cultural and educational programs conducted by the Consulate General.[3]

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