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U.S. Embassy in India Warns Continuous Visa Monitoring Could Prompt Revocations, Deportations

Following data showing Indians account for half of student visa cancellations, along with reports of on-spot H-1B denials at preclearance facilities, the U.S. Embassy in India has underscored that visa compliance is continuously monitored.

The advisory said visa holders will face deportation if US laws and immigration rules are not followed
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Overview

  • On July 12, the U.S. Embassy in India posted on X that visa screening remains active after issuance, with holders facing revocation and deportation for any violation of U.S. laws or immigration rules.
  • Latest data from the American Immigration Lawyers Association shows Indian nationals account for roughly half of 327 student visa revocations tracked so far.
  • H-1B visa holders have reported on-the-spot cancellations at Abu Dhabi preclearance centers for overstays in India, sometimes despite presenting emergency approvals.
  • Since 2019, all visa applicants must list every social media handle used in the past five years on the DS-160 form, and F, M and J candidates are now required to make profiles public for enhanced vetting.
  • The embassy has cautioned that individuals found residing illegally or committing visa fraud face significant criminal penalties in addition to visa loss.