Us Visa
US visa delays persist: Tourist, business visa wait up to 10 months
Parliament data shows long queues for US tourist visas, while student visa applicants face much shorter waiting periods
 "US visa delays persist: Tourist, business visa wait up to 10 months")
US Visa Bulletin January: Green card queue shortens for Indian EB-1, EB-5
Family-sponsored green cards remain largely unchanged, while employment-based categories see modest forward movement for Indians
 "US Visa Bulletin January: Green card queue shortens for Indian EB-1, EB-5")
Immigration officers, not visa, decide legal US stay for Indian visitors
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
 "Immigration officers, not visa, decide legal US stay for Indian visitors")
US visa interviews: Why applicants get 221(g) slips and what they mean
Reddit users share consulate experiences as expanded US visa checks trigger administrative processing for H-1B and H-4 applicants in India
 "US visa interviews: Why applicants get 221(g) slips and what they mean")
US B1/B2 visa approved in 3 minutes after rejection: Reddit user shares how
A Reddit user recounts how changes in profile and preparation helped him secure a US tourist visa in Delhi after an earlier rejection.
US warns Indians on birth tourism: Will pregnant women be denied visa?
US Embassy says travel to give birth for citizenship will lead to visa refusal, but lawyers say pregnancy alone is not a bar
Your YouTube comment or blog can lead to US visa rejection: What to know
US visa rejection: From YouTube comments to LinkedIn profiles, consular officers will now scrutinise applicants' online presence before approving US visas
US embassy warns Indians: ‘Birth tourism’ could trigger tourist visa denial
The US Embassy in India has issued a fresh advisory warning that tourist visas will be denied if applicants intend to give birth in the US for citizenship benefits.
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New US tourist visa rule: Share your social media history before you travel
The US has expanded its digital vetting rules, bringing visitor visas and visa-waiver travellers under mandatory social media disclosure requirements
US doubles student visa cancellations in 2025: What revocation really means
Student visas double in cancellations as the US extends continuous vetting and pauses other immigration channels
US may deny visas to fact-checkers and content-moderation workers
New US State Department instructions to reject applicants with trust and safety or fact-checking backgrounds raise concerns for Indian tech workers
From 5 years to 18 months: US work permit rollback jolts immigrants
This change will also result in an increase in the overall number of EAD renewal applications filed with USCIS, which is likely to increase EAD processing times.
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US Secretary of State Rubio warns of 'imminent threat' from radical Islam
Rubio further said that Radical Islamists are 'prepared to conduct acts of terrorism, assassination, murders' to gain their 'domination of different cultures and societies'
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US to restrict visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians
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
US visa wait times: Indians benefit as Delhi and Chennai speeds rise
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
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US visa not assured, says Trump admin, signalling harder path for students
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
Your US green card interview can end in arrest, warn immigration attorneys
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
US visa: Mumbai engineer denied despite full paperwork, 12 yrs' experience
A Mumbai professional with a fully sponsored trip, company invitation and a clear training agenda says his B-1 visa bid failed within minutes
 "US visa: Mumbai engineer denied despite full paperwork, 12 yrs' experience")
US puts immigration requests from Afghans on hold after Washington shooting
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
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Upset over US visa rejection, woman doctor dies by suicide in Andhra
A woman doctor from Andhra Pradesh died by suicide in Hyderabad after struggling with depression linked to a US visa refusal, according to police
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