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B1/B2 Visa Violations That Can Put Your US Visa at Risk

B1/B2 visa violations can occur when a visitor works without authorization, overstays an I-94 period, studies beyond permitted recreational activity or uses a visitor visa for a purpose requiring another visa category. A B1/B2 visitor visa allows temporary travel to the United States for specific business or tourism purposes. It does not provide unrestricted permission to work, study or remain in the country indefinitely. The State Department says B-1 visa

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03 Oct 2026 03:56 AM

B1/B2 Visa Violations That Can Put Your US Visa at Risk

B1/B2 visa violations can occur when a visitor works without authorization, overstays an I-94 period, studies beyond permitted recreational activity or uses a visitor visa for a purpose requiring another visa category. A B1/B2 visitor visa allows temporary travel to the United States for specific business or tourism purposes. It does not provide unrestricted permission to work, study or remain in the country indefinitely. The State Department says B-1 visa

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Hyderabad Has India’s Longest US Visa Wait Time for Visitor Visas

Hyderabad has emerged as the Indian US visa post with the longest current wait for B1/B2 visitor visa appointments. The latest US Department of State data shows a next available appointment wait of around 12 months, with an average wait of 11.5 months. The article explains the differences across Indian visa posts, recent changes to interview-waiver rules, and why Hyderabad’s longer wait cannot

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28 Sep 2026 07:59 AM

Hyderabad Has India’s Longest US Visa Wait Time for Visitor Visas

Hyderabad has emerged as the Indian US visa post with the longest current wait for B1/B2 visitor visa appointments. The latest US Department of State data shows a next available appointment wait of around 12 months, with an average wait of 11.5 months. The article explains the differences across Indian visa posts, recent changes to interview-waiver rules, and why Hyderabad’s longer wait cannot

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US birth tourism visa restrictions expanded ahead of Xi visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced new US birth tourism visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals who knowingly participate in or facilitate commercial schemes designed to secure US citizenship for children born in the country. The policy was unveiled on September 23, hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for his state visit. Rubio said the restrictions can apply not only to travelers but also to operators of birth

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23 Sep 2026 22:55 PM

US birth tourism visa restrictions expanded ahead of Xi visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced new US birth tourism visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals who knowingly participate in or facilitate commercial schemes designed to secure US citizenship for children born in the country. The policy was unveiled on September 23, hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for his state visit. Rubio said the restrictions can apply not only to travelers but also to operators of birth

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US Visitor Visa Bond Program Rules for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

The US visitor visa bond program has become permanent, affecting selected B1/B2 visa applicants from 50 countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Eligible travellers may need to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000, depending on a consular officer's assessment. US Visitor Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent The United States has

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03 Aug 2026 06:07 AM

US Visitor Visa Bond Program Rules for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

The US visitor visa bond program has become permanent, affecting selected B1/B2 visa applicants from 50 countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Eligible travellers may need to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000, depending on a consular officer's assessment. US Visitor Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent The United States has

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July 1, 2026 Travel and Visa Rule Changes: 4 Updates to Know

Four July 1, 2026 travel rule changes will affect tourists, business visitors, transit passengers and employer-sponsored workers in the United States, Japan, Vietnam and Australia. The measures include an optional expedited U.S. visa interview fee, higher Japanese visa charges, a Vietnamese health declaration and increased Australian sponsored-work salary thresholds. The rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, but eligibility differs by country. What the Jul

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27 Jun 2026 09:16 AM

July 1, 2026 Travel and Visa Rule Changes: 4 Updates to Know

Four July 1, 2026 travel rule changes will affect tourists, business visitors, transit passengers and employer-sponsored workers in the United States, Japan, Vietnam and Australia. The measures include an optional expedited U.S. visa interview fee, higher Japanese visa charges, a Vietnamese health declaration and increased Australian sponsored-work salary thresholds. The rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, but eligibility differs by country. What the Jul

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U.S. $750 B1/B2 Visa Interview Pilot Starts July 1, 2026

WASHINGTON — The State Department will launch a six-month B1/B2 visa interview pilot on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, allowing a limited number of applicants to pay $750 for an interview appointment within 10 business days at selected U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. The paid option will be tested through Thursday, December 31, 2026. It is designed to measure demand for faster interview scheduling at consular posts where regular appointment waits can exceed one

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13 Jun 2026 15:25 PM

U.S. $750 B1/B2 Visa Interview Pilot Starts July 1, 2026

WASHINGTON — The State Department will launch a six-month B1/B2 visa interview pilot on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, allowing a limited number of applicants to pay $750 for an interview appointment within 10 business days at selected U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. The paid option will be tested through Thursday, December 31, 2026. It is designed to measure demand for faster interview scheduling at consular posts where regular appointment waits can exceed one

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US launches FIFA Pass visa fast-track for 2026 World Cup fans

The United States has begun implementing a new visa facilitation programme known as FIFA Pass as part of its preparations for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The initiative is designed to help international football fans secure visa interview appointments more quickly as demand for travel to the tournament is expected to surge in the months leading up to kickoff. According to US officials, FIFA Pass is intended to reduce long wait times for non-immigrant visas by prioritising inter

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21 Jan 2026 13:07 PM

US launches FIFA Pass visa fast-track for 2026 World Cup fans

The United States has begun implementing a new visa facilitation programme known as FIFA Pass as part of its preparations for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The initiative is designed to help international football fans secure visa interview appointments more quickly as demand for travel to the tournament is expected to surge in the months leading up to kickoff. According to US officials, FIFA Pass is intended to reduce long wait times for non-immigrant visas by prioritising inter

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New US Visa Policy to Impact Indian Applicants as Wait Times Grow Longer

The United States has announced a new policy that could make it harder for foreign nationals, especially Indians, to secure quick non immigrant visas. Under the revised process, applicants for visas such as B1 for business and B2 for tourism will now be required to schedule their interview appointments only in their country of citizenship or legal residence. This effectively closes the option of seeking quicker interview slots abroad, a practice that many travelers from India had been relying

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07 Sep 2025 23:25 PM

New US Visa Policy to Impact Indian Applicants as Wait Times Grow Longer

The United States has announced a new policy that could make it harder for foreign nationals, especially Indians, to secure quick non immigrant visas. Under the revised process, applicants for visas such as B1 for business and B2 for tourism will now be required to schedule their interview appointments only in their country of citizenship or legal residence. This effectively closes the option of seeking quicker interview slots abroad, a practice that many travelers from India had been relying

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New US visa policy 2025 brings social media checks, higher fees, stricter rules

Indian applicants seeking a US visa in 2025 face significant changes as new immigration rules take effect under the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” These measures, some already implemented and others scheduled for later in the year, are designed to tighten screening and increase oversight of applicants. They affect almost every category of nonimmigrant visas including student, work, and visitor visas, and will require applicants to adjust their preparati

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31 Jul 2025 03:30 AM

New US visa policy 2025 brings social media checks, higher fees, stricter rules

Indian applicants seeking a US visa in 2025 face significant changes as new immigration rules take effect under the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” These measures, some already implemented and others scheduled for later in the year, are designed to tighten screening and increase oversight of applicants. They affect almost every category of nonimmigrant visas including student, work, and visitor visas, and will require applicants to adjust their preparati

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US reinstates in-person visa interviews for B1/B2 from September 2

The United States is making significant changes to its non-immigrant visa procedures, reinstating mandatory in-person interviews for most applicants under the B1 and B2 visa categories, which cover short-term business and tourist travel. These new regulations will take effect from September 2, 2025, and will affect a broad segment of travelers, especially from countries like India that have a high volume of B1/B2 applicants. According to an official update from the government on J

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29 Jul 2025 02:24 AM

US reinstates in-person visa interviews for B1/B2 from September 2

The United States is making significant changes to its non-immigrant visa procedures, reinstating mandatory in-person interviews for most applicants under the B1 and B2 visa categories, which cover short-term business and tourist travel. These new regulations will take effect from September 2, 2025, and will affect a broad segment of travelers, especially from countries like India that have a high volume of B1/B2 applicants. According to an official update from the government on J

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B1/B2 Visa Violations That Can Put Your US Visa at Risk

B1/B2 Visa Violations That Can Put Your US Visa at Risk

Hyderabad Has India’s Longest US Visa Wait Time for Visitor Visas

Hyderabad Has India’s Longest US Visa Wait Time for Visitor Visas

US birth tourism visa restrictions expanded ahead of Xi visit

US birth tourism visa restrictions expanded ahead of Xi visit

US Visitor Visa Bond Program Rules for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

US Visitor Visa Bond Program Rules for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

July 1, 2026 Travel and Visa Rule Changes: 4 Updates to Know

July 1, 2026 Travel and Visa Rule Changes: 4 Updates to Know

U.S. $750 B1/B2 Visa Interview Pilot Starts July 1, 2026

U.S. $750 B1/B2 Visa Interview Pilot Starts July 1, 2026

US launches FIFA Pass visa fast-track for 2026 World Cup fans

US launches FIFA Pass visa fast-track for 2026 World Cup fans

New US Visa Policy to Impact Indian Applicants as Wait Times Grow Longer

New US Visa Policy to Impact Indian Applicants as Wait Times Grow Longer

New US visa policy 2025 brings social media checks, higher fees, stricter rules

New US visa policy 2025 brings social media checks, higher fees, stricter rules

US reinstates in-person visa interviews for B1/B2 from September 2

US reinstates in-person visa interviews for B1/B2 from September 2

JeM’s Yusuf Azhar, Masood Azhar’s kin, killed in Indian Armed Forces’ Operation Sindoor

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Russian Oil Discounts Increase for India as US Tariffs Target Oil Imports

Uncertainty Looms: US Economy Faces Challenges Ahead

PM Modi will address the nation at 8:30 PM IST on Tuesday, April 18, 2026, fueling speculation after the women’s reservation bill failed in Parliament amid political tensions.

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