US Embassy warns H-1B & H-4 visa applicants of global scheduling delays due to expanded online vetting. Apply early to avoid travel disruptions.

The US state department announced that from Dec 15 consular officers will conduct mandatory social media screening for all H-1B applicants and their dependents.

The expanded vetting now requires additional checks on applicants’ social media profiles and online presence before their ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S. while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on ...

US visa appointment wait times in India show significant variation. Applicants for tourist, student, and work visas are ...

The introduction of mandatory social media checks for H-1B visa applicants has led to widespread cancellations of visa ...

June 19 (UPI) --The U.S. State Department has announced it will soon resume scheduling interviews for overseas visa applications, while stating that the screening process will now include social media ...

H-1B workers face uncertainty as U.S. visa interview rescheduling and stricter vetting complicate their employment plans and ...

Effective as of September 6, all nonimmigrant US visa applicants including international students must schedule interviews at their local US embassy or consulate, or face an increased risk of ...

Good news for Indian travellers as US visa wait times see significant drops, especially for student and exchange visas in New ...

The U.S. Department of State has announced changes to immigrant visa interview requirements that will take effect on November 1, 2025. The State Department says the new policy standardizes where ...

Indian football fans can leverage the US FIFA Pass for expedited visa interviews for the 2026 World Cup, though approval remains subject to standard vetting. Canada offers work permit exemptions for ...