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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 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

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

US immigration fee hike from January 1: What travellers must know now

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

Over 3.6 lakh Indians study in US: What draws them despite tough visa rules

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

Watch: Trump says will welcome skilled immigrants to US, willing to take ‘heat’ for it

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”

Get US visa faster with Fifa Pass: What it is, who qualifies and key rules

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

US B1/B2 visa: Interview wait time shortens for Indians; Hyderabad shortest

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

US unveils Fifa Pass to fast-track visa interviews for 2026 World Cup fans

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

US Visa Bulletin December 2025: Green card EB-5 moves forward for Indians

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

People with obesity, diabetes may not get US visas approved: Here's why

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

US colleges see drop in foreign applications as India records sharp decline

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

US visa rejection leaves Indian medical student puzzled: What went wrong?

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

'People reported me to ICE': Indian creator leaves US after threats

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

Immigrants with underlying health conditions may be denied US visas: Report

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

Obese or diabetic? Your US visa may now be rejected on health grounds

A new US State Department guidance directs visa officers to consider health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease while deciding applications, citing potential strain on US resources

US revokes 80,000 visas under Trump amid crackdown on crime and dissent

The Trump administration has cancelled tens of thousands of visas citing offences, political activity, and national security risks, as Canada moves towards similar visa cancellations

US F-1 visa rejection: Choose self-respect over degree, says Indian student

An Indian engineering graduate admitted to a top American university was denied an F-1 visa under Section 214(b), exposing how subjective interviews can derail study plans