Jahason,

I wanted to send one of my managers to India to train some people this summer. She is a US citizen, but born in Pakistan. The agency that normally handles visas for our firm refused to touch her case, and instead sent her to a law firm to get the process moving. This firm told her it could take up to 1 year to get the visa. It has now been 4 months. I am now going to find another manager to do the job, as I can't wait any longer.

FWIW, we are a large firm with established offices in India.

Babu