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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
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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
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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
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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
 "US visa cost up 148% for Indian travellers, students with new $250 fee")
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
 "Education loan growth at NBFCs to slow to 25% in FY26 on US visa curbs")
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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Visa application must be assessed on merit: MEA on US social media scrutiny
The statement comes hours after the US Embassy in India said that the visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles in visa applications
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Indian F-1 visa applicants: Reveal all social media usernames from 5 years
Indian F-1 visa applicants: US student visa applicants must list all social media handles from the past 5 years and submit the DS-160 form before booking appointments
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Illegal US entry means jail, deportation, visa ban: Embassy warns Indians
US warns Indians against illegal entry, saying it could lead to jail, deportation, and future visa bans. Over 1,000 deported to India since January 2025
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No US visa if your social media profile isn't public: Embassy warns Indians
Indian students applying for US F, M, or J visas must now make their social media profiles public for screening, the US embassy has said
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F-1 visa applicants, set your social media profiles to public: US govt
The US will now scan the social media profiles of all F, M, and J visa applicants, asking them to set accounts to "public" for vetting. Indian experts warn this raises privacy concerns
 "F-1 visa applicants, set your social media profiles to public: US govt")
US exempts Afghan SIV holders from travel ban, reaffirms visa support
The exemption has brought relief to thousands of Afghans awaiting relocation under the programme
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