The US State Department has made its visa bond programme permanent after concluding that the pilot scheme helped reduce visa overstays.
US Visa for Indian Travelers
India’s capital has become the focus of renewed attention among Indian travellers after a 32-year-old woman described how she secured her US B2 tourist visa in mere seconds.
The U.S. has formally announced a list of applicants who qualify for exemption from the newly imposed $100,000 H-1B petition fee.
The United States (US) will introduce a new $250 “visa integrity fee” starting October 1, 2025, for travelers requiring a visa.
Travel companies report that US visa appointment availability has deteriorated, with few regions delay being more than 18 months!
The US Embassy in India announced new visa appointment slots at consulates in New Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities.
Approximately 50% of international students in the United States (USA) who recently had their visas revoked or Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records terminated were from India, according to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Delhi International Airport (DEL) is pursuing a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pre-clearance facility to allow passengers on nonstop flights to the US to arrive as domestic travelers.
The US Embassy cancelled about 2,000 bot-generated visas to stop US Visa Frauds of agents charging Rs 35,000 for timely interview slots.
In a move to enhance its visa processing efficiency, the United Kingdom has announced plans to process visa applications within 15 days.