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H-1B visa stamping delays push India appointments to 2027, raising travel concerns

The prolonged delay in H-1B visa stamping that began in December has continued into the new year, with no signs of immediate relief for thousands of skilled workers dependent on timely consular processing. No new interview slots have been opened at US consulates in India, and applicants are now receiving notifications that their previously scheduled appointments are being deferred as far as 2027, intensifying anxiety among visa holders and employers alike. Immigration attorneys and

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H-1B visa stamping delays push India appointments to 2027, raising travel concerns

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Extended US visa checks disrupt H-1B holders, threaten jobs and re-entry prospects

Fresh delays in H-1B visa interviews following expanded social media screening by the United States government have left hundreds of Indian professionals stranded outside the country, creating serious uncertainty around their employment and legal status. Immigration attorneys say the extended checks have slowed consular operations significantly, pushing interview appointments months into the future and placing workers at risk of losing their jobs while waiting abroad. The US Department of St

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Extended US visa checks disrupt H-1B holders, threaten jobs and re-entry prospects

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H-1B visa stamping delays push India appointments to 2027, raising travel concerns

H-1B visa stamping delays push India appointments to 2027, raising travel concerns

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