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US imposes $15,000 visa bond on Zambians, Malawians to curb overstays
The measure adds to steps taken by the US government to limit the arrival of people that it deems undesirable
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US warns Indians: Overstaying visa could mean deportation, permanent ban
Indians overstaying US visas risk deportation, visa cancellation, and future entry bans, says US Embassy
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$15,000 visa bond: US tightens rules for visitors from overstay countries
From August 20, the US will launch a visa bond pilot programme requiring up to $15,000 from visitors of countries with high overstay rates
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No H-1B visa, study and get out: Trump aide's message to foreign students
Trump aide Steve Bannon calls for foreign students to be expelled after graduation, reigniting debate over H-1B visas as US tech layoffs rise
USCIS warns: Stricter family visa checks and fraud crackdowns from August
US tightens screening for family visa petitions from August 1, 2025, with stricter checks on relationships, interviews, and fraud detection
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F-1 visa and 221(g): Why Indian students shouldn't panic over slips
A 221(g) slip during your US F-1 visa interview isn't a rejection. Here's what it means, why it's issued, and how one Indian student got approved same-day
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US crackdown on birth tourism: Will pregnant, young women face visa heat?
Pregnant and young women face higher US visa denial risk as consulates crack down on suspected birth tourism. Officers now watch for signs during interviews
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Birthright citizenship: Travelling to give birth in US? Visa may be denied
US warns visas may be cancelled if used for childbirth to gain citizenship, as courts block Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship for non-citizens' kids
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F-1 visa delays leave thousands of Indian students in N Carolina in limbo
With the US fall semester days away, Indian students are struggling to get visa slots, prompting 15 US lawmakers to urge action amid growing concern
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US visa interview waiver 2025: Who is still eligible under new rules
Most US visa applicants, including children and seniors, must now attend in-person interviews unless they fall under limited exempt categories
US visa doesn't guarantee entry: Minor red flags can lead to deportation
A valid US visa doesn't guarantee entry. Here's why CBP officers can still deny you at the airport-and what travellers should do to avoid trouble
End US visa programs: Why Trump supporters want H-1B visa removed
The H-1B visa is under fire as US politicians target foreign workers amid tech layoffs, fuelling anti-immigrant rhetoric and policy threats
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US visa update: B1/B2 interview waiver window cut from 48 to 12 months
From September, US will shorten visa interview waiver window from 48 to 12 months, forcing more B1/B2 applicants to attend in-person consulate interviews
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No F-1 visa slot in India? Students can try other countries-but it's risky
Thousands of Indian students with US college admissions are still waiting for F-1 visa slots. Some are exploring third-country appointments, but the process is far from simple
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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