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3d ago

India Presses U.S. Over H‑1B Interview Deferrals as Embassy Warns of Visa Scams

The U.S. Embassy says expanded online‑presence vetting is driving appointment shifts.

H-1B workers are stranded in India due to new US State Department policies. Emergency interview requests are often unmet, causing delays in visa renewals
The US Embassy has issued an alert to warn Indian applicants about an H-1B visa scam.
A distressed H-1B visa holder was notified of their visa revocation while in India, necessitating a new application for re-entry.
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Overview

  • U.S. consulates in India deferred or canceled December H‑1B interviews after Dec. 15, pushing many appointments by months, with some rescheduled into 2026.
  • MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India raised the disruptions with U.S. officials in New Delhi and Washington and urged swift resolution.
  • The State Department expanded mandatory online‑presence reviews to H‑1B and H‑4 applicants effective Dec. 15 and said appointments are being adjusted to match resources.
  • The U.S. Embassy warned that promises of guaranteed visas or faster approvals are false and directed applicants to use the official portal at ustraveldocs.com.
  • Affected workers report being stranded without valid stamping, facing job and family hardships, and even with approved emergency requests many cannot find available interview slots.