US Embassy India
US Tightens Visa Rules: Tourist Applications Rejected for Birth Tourism and Expanded Social Media Screening for H-1B Applicants
Dec 11, 2025 09:45 pm CST
The US embassy in India has announced stricter visa policies, rejecting tourist visa applications if consular officers determine the primary purpose is birth tourism. Additionally, the US has expanded social media screening to include all H-1B workers and their H-4 dependents, effective December 15. This development follows the Trump administration's directive to enhance security protocols, creating uncertainty for thousands of visa applicants whose appointments are being rescheduled during the implementation of these new measures.
US Implements Social Media Vetting for H-1B Visas: Indian Applicants Face Appointment Delays Until March 2026
Dec 10, 2025 10:37 am CST
The US State Department's new social media vetting policy has caused significant disruptions for H-1B visa applicants from India, with appointments being rescheduled from December 2025 to March 2026. This enhanced screening requires applicants to maintain public social media profiles for review, as part of broader immigration restrictions under the Trump administration that also include increased visa fees and heightened security measures.
US Embassy Supports India's Quest for Justice in 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks
Nov 26, 2025 09:28 pm CST
The US Embassy in India reaffirmed its support for bringing the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks to justice, highlighting the recent extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana as a significant step forward. The attacks, carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed 166 lives including six Americans and continue to represent a pivotal moment in India-US counterterrorism cooperation.
US Embassy Confirms Passport and Visa Services Will Continue During Government Shutdown
Oct 03, 2025 01:57 am CST
The US Embassy in India has assured that passport and visa services will continue despite the ongoing US government shutdown. This shutdown, the first in seven years, occurred after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill, affecting various federal services while essential operations like border protection remain functional.