H-1B Visa Delays in India: Interviews Pushed to 2026
US H-1B visa interviews in India face months-long delays, pushing appointments to 2026. New social media screening rules are in effect. Learn how to prepare your application and avoid pitfalls.
US H-1B visa interviews in India face months-long delays, pushing appointments to 2026. New social media screening rules are in effect. Learn how to prepare your application and avoid pitfalls.
The US Embassy in India has issued a worldwide alert for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants. Effective December 15, all applicants face mandatory social media reviews. Learn the details and implications.
The US Embassy in India announced enhanced screening for H-1B and H-4 visas, reviewing applicants' online presence from December 15. Expect longer processing times. Apply early.
The US Embassy warns of longer H-1B and H-4 visa processing times due to new mandatory social media checks for all applicants globally. Apply early.
Hundreds of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded after a new US social media vetting policy delays renewals. Learn about the policy change and its impact on appointments.
China officially launches its online visa application system in India today, simplifying the process for tourists, business travelers, and students. Learn how to apply and what it means for India-China travel.
Mass cancellations push H-1B visa stamping interviews to late 2026, causing panic. Immigration attorneys advise documenting everything and seeking remote work options. Learn the key steps to protect your job.
Tech giants Google and Apple advise employees on US work visas to avoid international travel due to visa stamping delays of up to a year at embassies, risking being stranded.
Major US visa delays up to 12 months due to enhanced screening. Google & Apple warn H-1B holders against travel. Indian professionals among the worst affected. Read more.
Strict US social media checks cause major visa delays, stranding Indian professionals in India. US firms adopt remote work & urgent travel plans. Learn the impact on tech sector and alternative visas.
Hundreds of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded after US consulates abruptly cancelled their visa renewal appointments, citing new social media screening rules. Learn about the impact and what's at stake.
H-1B and H-4 visa applicants face over a year's delay in US interview slots, causing travel and family disruptions. Lawyer advises monitoring portals and avoiding non-essential travel. Read more.
US visa interview wait times in India stretch up to 10 months for tourists. Govt reveals US now treats every visa as a national security decision, impacting schedules. Details inside.
Trump's immigration crackdown pushes H-1B visa interviews to October 2026, risking jobs and traumatizing Indian families. Read about the uncertainty and delays.
The US State Department has issued the January 2026 Visa Bulletin with priority dates for family and employment visas. Check the latest filing and final action dates for Indian applicants here.
India temporarily shuts two visa application centers in Bangladesh due to security situation. Operations suspended in Dhaka's Gulshan and Uttara areas. Details inside.
India has temporarily closed its visa application centers in Dhaka and Sylhet, Bangladesh, due to the security situation. Operations have shifted to the High Commission. Learn more.
The Trump administration expands its travel ban to 39 countries, impacting students and travellers. Full list, exemptions, and key details for affected nationals explained.
US Republicans propose a total ban on the H-1B visa program, a major shift impacting Indian professionals. Get the latest details on this critical development.
The Indian government has launched a digital platform to fast-track visas for foreign engineers and technical experts needed by domestic manufacturers. This move cuts red tape and aims to boost production investment.
H-1B visa delays due to social media vetting leave Indians stranded. Experts advise keeping your job at all costs, as finding a new one could cost a company $100,000. Learn the critical steps to take now.
US visa delays due to social media vetting leave H-1B holders stranded in India. Experts advise keeping your job to avoid a $100,000 fee for new sponsorship. Read crucial advice.
H-1B workers and H-4 dependents report increased 221(g) visa refusals after US consulates ask about public social media profiles. Learn what a 221(g) slip means and how to respond.
US President Donald Trump has added seven new countries to his controversial travel ban list. Find out which nations are affected and what it means for global travel.
US President Donald Trump expands controversial travel restrictions to include Syria, Palestine, and five other nations. Full details on the new policy and its global impact.
The Trump administration doubles its travel restrictions, adding 20 countries and Palestinian Authority documents. Critics call it a discriminatory move disguised as national security. Details inside.
President Trump expands US travel restrictions to Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria & Palestinian documents. New curbs for 15 nations, full bans for Laos & Sierra Leone. Details inside.
New US social media vetting from Dec 15 leads to 221(g) slips for all visa applicants, causing major delays. Indian H-1B professionals are stuck, fearing job loss. Read the full impact.
Gujarat government imposes a complete ban on the sale and storage of rolling papers and cones, citing severe health risks and youth drug abuse. Violators to face legal action under BNS.
Slovenia joins Europe's digital nomad visa trend, offering remote workers a one-year stay. Learn eligibility, income requirements (€3,200/month), and how to apply for this Schengen opportunity.