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U.S. Imposes Visa Bans on Indian Travel Agency Leaders Over Illegal Immigration Links

The State Department targets owners, executives, and senior staff of Indian travel agencies accused of facilitating unauthorized migration to the U.S.

An exterior view of the US Department of State headquarters in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood in Washington, DC, on April 15, 2025.
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Overview

  • The U.S. Department of State has announced visa restrictions on Indian travel agency personnel under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
  • The targeted individuals include owners, executives, and senior staff accused of knowingly aiding illegal immigration to the United States.
  • This policy is global in scope, applying even to individuals otherwise eligible for the Visa Waiver Programme.
  • The move builds on a broader U.S. strategy to disrupt human smuggling networks and enforce immigration laws.
  • The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and Mission India’s Consular Affairs have been actively identifying those involved in human smuggling and trafficking operations.