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US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

The US Embassy in India has postponed temporary work visa interviews scheduled for mid-December, triggering widespread concern among Indian professionals awaiting H-1B visa processing. The affected interviews have now been rescheduled to March and April 2026, according to communications sent to applicants and legal experts familiar with the matter. The unexpected decision has disrupted travel and employment plans for thousands of workers who rely on timely visa stamping to continue their role

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12 Dec 2025 10:33 AM 421 views

US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

The US Embassy in India has postponed temporary work visa interviews scheduled for mid-December, triggering widespread concern among Indian professionals awaiting H-1B visa processing. The affected interviews have now been rescheduled to March and April 2026, according to communications sent to applicants and legal experts familiar with the matter. The unexpected decision has disrupted travel and employment plans for thousands of workers who rely on timely visa stamping to continue their role

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US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

The United States embassy in India has issued a new advisory urging all visa applicants to strictly adhere to the updated appointment dates communicated through recent rescheduling emails. The mission clarified that individuals who arrive on their previously scheduled dates will not be granted entry into any embassy or consulate facility. The reminder follows a series of appointment modifications across multiple visa categories prompted by internal adjustments to scheduling systems, and aims

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09 Dec 2025 13:24 PM 329 views

US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

The United States embassy in India has issued a new advisory urging all visa applicants to strictly adhere to the updated appointment dates communicated through recent rescheduling emails. The mission clarified that individuals who arrive on their previously scheduled dates will not be granted entry into any embassy or consulate facility. The reminder follows a series of appointment modifications across multiple visa categories prompted by internal adjustments to scheduling systems, and aims

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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 521 views

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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Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

Starting September 2, 2025, significant changes to United States visa policy will take effect, impacting thousands of H-1B and other nonimmigrant visa holders across the country. The U.S. State Department has announced that its long-standing Interview Waiver Program, which allowed many visa holders to renew without attending an in-person interview, will be largely discontinued. This shift means that most applicants, including those on H-1B visas, will now be

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12 Aug 2025 22:10 PM 625 views

Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

Starting September 2, 2025, significant changes to United States visa policy will take effect, impacting thousands of H-1B and other nonimmigrant visa holders across the country. The U.S. State Department has announced that its long-standing Interview Waiver Program, which allowed many visa holders to renew without attending an in-person interview, will be largely discontinued. This shift means that most applicants, including those on H-1B visas, will now be

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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 638 views

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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U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

The United States Embassy in Romania has announced an important procedural change for all nonimmigrant visa applicants. Effective April 7, all applicants must present a printed copy of their DS-160 confirmation page with a barcode to confirm that the same DS-160 form was used to schedule their visa appointment. Before attending their visa interview, applicants must ensure that the barcode number on the DS-160 form exactly matches the one used to book their appointment on USTrav

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02 Apr 2025 08:54 AM 1.48k views

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

The United States Embassy in Romania has announced an important procedural change for all nonimmigrant visa applicants. Effective April 7, all applicants must present a printed copy of their DS-160 confirmation page with a barcode to confirm that the same DS-160 form was used to schedule their visa appointment. Before attending their visa interview, applicants must ensure that the barcode number on the DS-160 form exactly matches the one used to book their appointment on USTrav

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US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

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

Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

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

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

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

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Google Cuts 10% of Managerial Staff Amid Efficiency Push and AI Competition

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Arkansas' Smackover Formation Emerges as Potential Lithium Powerhouse for U.S. Supply

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US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

US Embassy delays H-1B visa interviews in India, pushing appointments to 2026

US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

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

Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

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

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

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

Google Cuts 10% of Managerial Staff Amid Efficiency Push and AI Competition

YS Sharmila Questions Jagan’s 11-Minute Assembly Appearance, Sparks Political Debate

India Shoots Down Pakistan's AWACS Jet: Major Blow to Air Surveillance

Virat Kohli Confirms IPL Retirement Timeline After Title Win

San Francisco Giants fire manager Bob Melvin after two seasons

India Breaks Multiple World Records in 3rd T20I

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