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US visa waiver program: Why Indian passport holders are excluded

According to the US Department of State, citizens from 41 countries are currently eligible to travel to the United States without applying for a traditional visa

US visa waiver program: Why Indian passport holders are excluded
Updated On : 06 May 2025 | 8:36 AM IST

US visa crackdown: International students rethink summer travel plans

The Trump administration's crackdown on student visas has caused widespread anxiety among international students hoping to travel for holidays, to visit family, or to conduct research

US visa crackdown: International students rethink summer travel plans
Updated On : 05 May 2025 | 2:38 PM IST

US visa waiver: These 41 countries exempt from visa for stays up to 90 days

Citizens of the following countries can visit the United States for up to 90 days without a visa

US visa waiver: These 41 countries exempt from visa for stays up to 90 days
Updated On : 05 May 2025 | 1:41 PM IST

Trump's Catch and Revoke rule: Minor offences could cost your US visa

Foreign nationals visiting or living legally could lose their visa status if they break the law under the new "catch and revoke" policy, announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Trump's Catch and Revoke rule: Minor offences could cost your US visa
Updated On : 05 May 2025 | 11:43 AM IST

US visa wait in India 7.5-13 months: Best cities for faster appointment

Some cities have shorter queues, and picking the right location could save you a lot of time

US visa wait in India 7.5-13 months: Best cities for faster appointment
Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 12:02 PM IST

US visa delays: B1/B2 wait up to 13 months, F-1 up to 2 months in India

Indian applicants who already have an appointment can log into the system and reschedule if an earlier slot opens

US visa delays: B1/B2 wait up to 13 months, F-1 up to 2 months in India
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

H-4 kids of Indian H-1B workers face US visa expiry at 21: What next?

H-4 status for dependent children ends either when they turn 21 or if the H-1B parent's employment ends

H-4 kids of Indian H-1B workers face US visa expiry at 21: What next?
Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 8:17 AM IST

Just married to a US citizen? Here's when you can apply for a green card

If you're in the US on a tourist visa, hold off for a bit-timing is everything

Just married to a US citizen? Here's when you can apply for a green card
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 4:51 PM IST

New US visa rule: Carry this to avoid visa cancellation at interview

The DS-160 is required for all short-term US visas including B1/B2 (tourist/business), F-1 (student), H-1B (work), and J-1 (exchange visitor) categories

New US visa rule: Carry this to avoid visa cancellation at interview
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 12:15 PM IST

Visited Gaza? Expect social media screening under new US Visa rules

This directive mandates that both immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants-including those who have worked for NGOs or held official roles in Gaza-submit their social media accounts for review.

Visited Gaza? Expect social media screening under new US Visa rules
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

US Visa Bulletin May 2025: EB-5 green card for Indians delayed 6 months

US Visa Bulletin May 2025: The final action date for Indian applicants in the unreserved EB-5 category has moved back to May 1, 2019

US Visa Bulletin May 2025: EB-5 green card for Indians delayed 6 months
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 11:11 AM IST

US visa rule: Now, submit DS-160 form first or risk losing appointment slot

The DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application is required for all non-immigrant visa applicants entering the US temporarily

US visa rule: Now, submit DS-160 form first or risk losing appointment slot
Updated On : 10 Apr 2025 | 1:54 PM IST

Now domestic flyers in US need REAL ID to board flights - Check how to get

The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, was created to improve how the government checks people's identity, recommended by the 9/11 Commission

Now domestic flyers in US need REAL ID to board flights - Check how to get
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 5:29 PM IST

US Bill threatens to cut work options for Indian students - What this means

If the bill passes, OPT could end abruptly, leaving students without a work permit or an option to transition to a different work visa.

US Bill threatens to cut work options for Indian students - What this means
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 9:25 AM IST

US revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, says Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the United States was revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, accusing the African nation's government of "taking advantage of the United States". "Every country must accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner when another country, including the United States, seeks to remove them," Rubio said in a statement, adding that "South Sudan's transitional government has failed to fully respect this principle". Besides revoking visas, Rubio said the US would "prevent further issuance to prevent entry into the United States by South Sudanese passport holders". South Sudan's political landscape is fragile and recent violence between government troops and armed opposition groups has escalated tensions. Last week, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged regional and international leaders to prevent South Sudan from falling over the abyss into another civil war. Guterres warned that the world's newe

US revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, says Rubio
Updated On : 06 Apr 2025 | 8:07 AM IST

Manish Tewari files motion on visa revocation of Indian students by US

In his notice, Tewari said that a significant number of Indian students in the United States have had their visas revoked, affecting not only students but also their families

Manish Tewari files motion on visa revocation of Indian students by US
Updated On : 02 Apr 2025 | 3:50 PM IST

US cancels 2,000 Indian visa appointments, warns of zero fraud tolerance

The move is part of a broader effort to tackle fraud in the visa application process

US cancels 2,000 Indian visa appointments, warns of zero fraud tolerance
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 10:24 AM IST

US tourism on the decline: Is Trump to blame? | Donald Trump | US Visa

A destination once known as the American Dream, topping travel bucket lists around the world, is now facing a troubling shift. Is Donald Trump to blame for the tourism slump?

Icon YoutubeUS tourism on the decline: Is Trump to blame? | Donald Trump | US Visa
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 8:32 PM IST

US visa checks don't end at approval: What Indian travellers must know

Visa holders are continuously monitored to ensure they comply with all US laws and immigration rules

US visa checks don't end at approval: What Indian travellers must know
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 1:53 PM IST

US Green Card holders face stricter checks at American ports of entry

Green Card holders can return to US after travel, but CBP officers may inspect them to ensure they still meet permanent residency requirements

US Green Card holders face stricter checks at American ports of entry
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 4:41 PM IST