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I'm guessing that has to do with the domestic's rights under U.S. worker-protection laws.Why did the US provide visa to the nanny when the visa application form she submitted specifically stated that her employers salary was 4,000 $ per month ?
Remember this is the third or fourth time an Indian diplomat has run afoul of U.S. laws regarding the correct treatment of domestics.When the allegation of low wage was first reported, why did the US govt. not seek an explanation from the DC ?
She can't get full immunity without the consent of the State Dept. Sometimes when immunity is refused the person in question is expelled. I'm not sure if it can or will be applied in this case. Complicating matters, the DC has been charged with a felony classed as a "grave crime" by the U.N. itself. Like the Secretary-General needs such headaches...As to her consular immunity, she has now been shifted to the UN mission where she cannot be touched by the US govt. -
Both the U.S. and the U.N. class "enslavement" as a "grave crime" and thus subject to the appropriate provisions of the Consular Convention. I understand the Indian government is trying to get the charges reduced to mere documentation fraud. That might allow the Indian gov't to claim the DC was wrongfully arrested....for academic interest, it is clear that the crime she was accused of is NOT grave enough to warrant arrest.
I suppose, then, that you'll be disappointed if you discover that U.S. consuls are following India's laws?IF US decides to pursue the case against her, you can be sure that NO US consular member and their families in India will be safe from similar action.
The DC has consular immunity but that immunity is only partial and does not extend to her dealings outside of her job.It is a separate issue that the US has willfully denied her that consular immunity.
Still an A-visa.It is a A-2 visa which was provided to the nanny, not a A-3.
I suppose the details will be revealed in the next couple of months.Which consul sent the diplomatic note to state dept confirming what ?