The views and reports of the CRS are meant to keep the lawmakers informed and is non-binding either on the Congress or the US Government.
Led Congressmen Republican Joe Pitts and Democrat Keith Ellison lawmaker had asked a set of five questions on the prospects of US granting a visa to Modi if he is elected as the Prime Minister of India.
The lawmakers had asked ‘What is the process for approval of a US visa if Modi were to apply for one?' and ‘Were Modi elected Prime Minister of India, how would his ascension likely affect his prospects to receive a US visa? Would the US be required to grant him a diplomatic visa? How might the International Religious Freedom Act be interpreted should he apply for a visa?'
The report dated March 18 was made public on March 31. It also refers to the recent cases in which Modi was given a clean chit by the courts and investigative agencies.
Updated on: March 31, 2014 22:41 IST
