The U.S. State Department has expanded social media vetting requirements across a wider range of non-immigrant visa categories.
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Applicants from India and China are hit the hardest as US visa approvals drop by 11% in 2025 under the Trump administration.
An Indian businessman and his wife were denied US visas even though they had confirmed tickets to attend the FIFA World Cup
The interview waiver option, widely known as the “Dropbox” facility is no longer available for most visa categories
The Trump administration has launched continuous vetting of over 55 million U.S. visa holders, reviewing past records, social media, and potential violations that could trigger deportation.
The U.S. embassy in New Delhi will stop third-party passport collection from August 1, 2025, requiring applicants to collect documents in person or opt for paid delivery.
This Reddit user’s U.S. B1/B2 visa approval in just nine days shows how clarity, preparation, and a strong emergency request can fast-track the process.
The U.S.’s tightening immigration stance is severely impacting international student visas, enrollment, and revenue, prompting many to shift their focus to the U.K.
In-person interviews will be required for most visa categories – including E-1, E-2, F-1, H-1B, J-1, L-1, O-1
Starting September 2, 2025, the U.S. is tightening its visa interview waiver policy, requiring more applicants—including H-1B and F-1 holders—to attend in-person interviews.
U.S. embassy in India says it has “zero tolerance for agents and fixers that violate our scheduling policies”
US issued over one million nonimmigrant visas to Indians underscoring huge demand for travel for tourism, business, and education
Indians made over 1 in 10 visa applications worldwide
Improve the Dream founder Dip Patel hopes a new definition of ‘compelling circumstances’ can protect all children from aging out
‘India mission focused on reducing visa wait times not just for students, but for first time visitors, others too’
The British-Indian writer says “Indians/Hindutva ideologues who call for religious violence, discrimination or worse†should not “ever get a US visa.”
US consulates in India aim to issue 800,000 visas in next 12 months
Premium processing service expanded to include applicants for Employment Authorization Document
Selected individuals may start filing H-1B cap-subject petitions for FY 2023 starting April 1
The American Bazaar gives you a complete step-by-step guide on the new waiver, to whom it applies and everything else
US consulates issuing more 221(g) forms seeking additional information during Covid travel ban
Visitors from Afghanistan, Bhutan, 20 other nations may be forced to pay $15,000 as security.
Expands guidance for achievers in sciences, arts, business, education, athletics, films and TV.
Indians get half of all skilled work visas in UK;Â 93% increase in Indian students.
The applicants can choose visa interview waiver, or drop box option across 11 drop-off locations in India.