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Rubio further said that Radical Islamists are 'prepared to conduct acts of terrorism, assassination, murders' to gain their 'domination of different cultures and societies'

The United States will restrict visas for Nigerians and their family members involved in mass killings and violence against Christians in the West African country, the US State Department has said. The attacks on the community are part of a longstanding and extremely complex security crisis in Nigeria a nation recently singled out by US President Donald Trump for "the killing of Christians" by "radical Islamists". Last month, Trump also said he has ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian persecution. "The United States is taking decisive action in response to the mass killings and violence against Christians by radical Islamic terrorists, Fulani ethnic militias, and other violent actors in Nigeria and beyond," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement posted on X on Wednesday. He added that the policy would apply to other governments or individuals engaged in violations of religious freedom, and

Several Indian cities are reporting shorter US visa wait times this month, with faster movement in student and visitor categories, even as some global posts continue to see long delays

US secretary of state Marco Rubio said no student is guaranteed a US visa and consular officers can refuse applications on several grounds, even as Indian enrolments continue to grow

Immigration attorneys say ICE is detaining visa overstays during San Diego green card interviews, with spouses of US citizens taken into custody and families shaken

A Mumbai professional with a fully sponsored trip, company invitation and a clear training agenda says his B-1 visa bid failed within minutes

The move comes after two National Guard members were critically injured after a gunman, suspected to be an Afghan national, opened fire on them near the White House

A woman doctor from Andhra Pradesh died by suicide in Hyderabad after struggling with depression linked to a US visa refusal, according to police

US immigration fees 2026: The US will introduce higher travel and immigration fees from January 1, 2026, as part of an annual inflation-linked update mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

India remained the largest source of international students in the US in 2024-25, with over 360,000 enrolments, even as early 2025 brought a dip in new students amid visa delays and shifting policies

US President Donald Trump said he will “welcome” to the US skilled immigrants who will “teach” American workers to develop complex products like chips and missiles, noting he may take a “little heat”

The US has announced Fifa Pass, a priority appointment system for 2026 World Cup ticket holders that moves applicants ahead in the visa-interview queue while keeping the usual security checks unchange

New data from the US Department of State shows Indian applicants waiting anywhere between 4.5 and 11 months for a tourist or business visa interview, with delays varying by consulate

The US has introduced a new "FIFA Pass" that will prioritise visa interviews for next year's World Cup ticket holders, even as the Trump administration continues widespread visa cancellations

The December 2025 US Visa Bulletin brings little movement for Indian applicants, with most family-sponsored and employment-based green card dates remaining unchanged

The officers have also been asked to keep a track of the health conditions of the visa applicant's dependents

India, the biggest source of international students in the US, recorded a 14 per cent drop; this is the first time since 2020 that applications from India have fallen

An Indian medical student's B1/B2 visa was refused at the US Consulate in Kolkata despite being chosen for a four-week observership

Anti-India sentiment appears to be growing across right-wing circles in the United States, with conservative influencers and Trump supporters targeting Indian immigrants, workers, and students

The Trump administration is understood to have directed American consular offices across the world to deem those individuals seeking to enter and live in the US ineligible if they have certain medical conditions, saying these people could end up relying on public benefits. A report by KFF Health News said that foreigners applying for visas to live in the US might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions. The report cited a guidance issued in a cable sent by the State Department to embassy and consular officials. You must consider an applicant's healthCertain medical conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, diabetes, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, and mental health conditions can require hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of care, according to the cable cited by KFF. The cable also advises visa officers to consider conditions like obesity in making their decisions, noting that the condition can ca