Overview

• The embassy’s July 22 advisory warns that arrest for assault, domestic violence or other crimes in the U.S. triggers immediate visa cancellation and future ineligibility.
• The embassy reiterated that a visa is a privilege, not a right, and consular officers weigh applicants’ criminal and immigration histories in every visa decision.
• The advisory follows a series of post-issuance screening warnings launched in mid-May under President Trump’s tighter immigration policies.
• External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reminded nationals that respecting host-country laws abroad is essential to safeguard personal and national reputation.
• The warning coincides with UN data showing over 142,000 deportations from the U.S. between January and April and comes after viral shoplifting and student deportation incidents that heightened scrutiny.