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Indian students face US visa appointment issues: Govt to Parliament

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has received several representations from Indian students and their families, flagging difficulty in obtaining US student visa appointments after American authorities announced an expanded screening and vetting for visa applicants, the government said on Thursday. In a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh also said the MEA took up the matter with the US embassy in New Delhi as well as the US Department of State. The ministry was asked whether the government is aware of US student visa issues being faced by prospective Indian students. "On 18 June 2025, US Department of State (DOS) issued a press release titled 'Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants'. In the said press release, DOS stated that it uses all available information in its visa screening and vetting to identify visa applicants who are inadmissible to the United States, including those w

F-1 visa crisis: What Indians stranded in US visa-loan-tuition loop do

Indian students stuck in visa limbo as US F-1 appointments remain elusive

Indian-origin Subway owner arrested over US visa fraud, fake robberies

Chandrakant 'Lala' Patel and four police officers face visa fraud charges in a decade-long scam exploiting US immigration laws through staged crimes

US warns Indian visa holders — One crime could cost you everything | US Visa | India-US relations

A warning from the US Embassy in India has put visa holders on alert: crimes like theft or assault in the US could get your visa revoked and bar you from ever returning. Here's what the new advisory m

US delays F-1 visa over Reddit handle: What Indian applicants must know

The US government wants visa applicants to reveal their social media handles in their applications. Skip this, and your visa could be delayed or denied altogether

US visa rules: Even a 3-day overstay can lead to arrest, 10-year ban

An Irish tourist overstayed his US visit by 3 days. He was jailed for 100 days, deported, and banned for 10 years-raising concerns for visitors and travellers

US August Visa Bulletin brings mixed news for Indian Green Card applicants

As the US immigration system continues to strain under backlog pressure, employment-based applicants from India may need to prepare for a longer wait - or consider alternative visa strategies

11 million US visa backlog crushes Indian H-1B, green card dreams: Decoded

US visa backlog hits record 11.3 million under Trump administration, delays ripple through Indian applicants

US warns Indian visa holders: Post-approval checks can lead to deportation

US warns visa holders that their social media and immigration conduct are monitored post-approval; violations can lead to visa revocation and deportation

Screening continues even after visa approval: US Embassy in India

The US Embassy in India has warned that visa screening continues after approval. Visa holders must follow all US laws or risk visa cancellation and deportation, according to an official advisory

US visa cost up 148% for Indian travellers, students with new $250 fee

Indian travellers to the US now face a steep rise in visa costs, with a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee pushing total charges up by 148% under Trump's new immigration law

Education loan growth at NBFCs to slow to 25% in FY26 on US visa curbs

The share of US in overall education loan portfolio has come down to 50% as on March 31, 2025, from a peak of 53% on March 31, 2024, and is expected to go down further over next few years

US student visa slots still scarce; Indian students risk losing lakhs

Indian students face mounting stress as US visa slots remain scarce even after pause lifted; many risk losing lakhs in tuition, housing, and flights

US F-1, J-1 visa crisis: Agents can't get you interview slots, warn experts

Students face delays in US visa interviews despite paying lakhs. Experts warn against fake agents offering slot guarantees and suggest official options only

Statsguru: Indian students caught in crosshairs of tighter US visa rules

Indians and Chinese have consistently accounted for the biggest proportion of F1 student visas

Visa checks may tighten for Harvard's foreign students, warns university

Harvard University has resumed admitting foreign students after a court blocked Trump's ban, but students are being warned to watch their social media and devices at US borders

US plans fixed-year limit for F, J student visas under new rule

US may replace open-ended student visas with fixed stays, forcing Indian students to apply for extensions and risking stricter unlawful presence rules

EB-1 visa explained: Who qualifies for the US 'Einstein green card'

US Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett reignites debate over the EB-1 'Einstein visa' by questioning how Melania Trump qualified for it as a model in 2000

US to levy 1% remittance tax: What it means for NRIs and students

From July 4, the US will levy a 1% tax on money transfers abroad by non-citizens, including H-1B holders and Green Card residents, impacting Indian remittances

US immigration now stricter than ever: What it means for Indians | US Visa | Trump

In recent months, the United States has significantly tightened its immigration processes—even for those following the legal route. Whether you're applying to a college in the US, taking up a new job,