US Visa

The US has paused immigrant visas for 75 countries, but tourist and work visas remain unaffected, with the move targeting permanent residency applicants only

The Trump administration cites tougher screening and public charge risks; India is not on the list

US visa bulletin February 2026 update shows long waits continuing for Indians across employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories

Tightening US immigration policies and visa uncertainty are driving Indian professionals, including senior executives, to return home as job opportunities expand across India's fast-growing economy

Bangladesh's interim government on Thursday said it has asked its key missions in India, including at New Delhi, to suspend visa services over security concerns. Foreign Affairs Adviser M Touhid Hossain told a media briefing at his office that Bangladesh has also sought reversal of a recently imposed visa bond requirement by the United States. What I have done is that I have asked our three missions (in India) to keep their visa sections closed for the time being. It's a security issue, Hossain said. The adviser's comments came after Bangladesh's Deputy High Commission in Kolkata overnight restricted visa services after identical moves in New Delhi and Agartala keeping business and work visas beyond the purview of the restriction. Bangladesh has diplomatic missions in Mumbai and Chennai as well, where the visa services remained operative. India had earlier imposed restrictions on visas for Bangladeshi nationals after August 5, 2024, citing security concerns. Bangladesh ties with

Visitors from 25 newly added countries may need to post bonds of up to $15,000 for B1/B2 visas under a Trump-era pilot scheme

From online reach to earnings data, immigration lawyers say the creator economy is reshaping how the O-1 visa is assessed

A Delhi-based management consultant describes his US B1/B2 visa interview, covering language, travel history, work questions, and approval at the New Delhi consulate

US immigration rules for 2026: From January visa suspensions to a reworked H-1B lottery, 2026 brings tighter US immigration rules for travellers, students and workers

Marriage on a US visitor visa is legal, but lawyers warn that timing and intent can decide whether a green card follows or a case collapses

From December 15, the United States expanded vetting requirements for H-1B visa applicants and their dependents, including H-4 visas

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the matter remained under active discussion with US officials in New Delhi and Washington, DC

In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleged that the five Europeans had 'advanced censorship crackdowns' against 'American speakers and American companies'

In Brussels, Paris and Berlin, senior officials condemned the US bans, and defended Europe's right to legislate on how foreign companies operate locally

Indian professionals returning home for visa renewals face months-long delays as expanded US social media checks disrupt consular processing

The administration of President Donald Trump this month announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts

Parliament data shows long queues for US tourist visas, while student visa applicants face much shorter waiting periods

Family-sponsored green cards remain largely unchanged, while employment-based categories see modest forward movement for Indians

The US Embassy in India says the length of stay is fixed by a border officer on arrival and recorded on the I-94 form

Reddit users share consulate experiences as expanded US visa checks trigger administrative processing for H-1B and H-4 applicants in India