Expanded US Visa Screening Delays H-1B Appointments, Affects Families Abroad

December 24, 2025 1:12 PM

Expanded US Visa Screening Delays H-1B Appointments, Affects Families Abroad

Changes in US visa screening procedures have disrupted travel plans for skilled workers across several countries, including India, as consulates implement expanded vetting measures that have led to appointment delays and rescheduling. The impact has been particularly visible among H-1B professionals and their families who were temporarily abroad and are now facing uncertainty in returning to their workplaces and homes in the United States. The delays follow a December 3 decision by the US State...

India says US H1B visas benefit both countries after Trump, Musk backing

January 3, 2025 6:17 PM

India says US H1B visas benefit both countries after Trump, Musk backing

The movement of skilled professionals is an important part of India-U.S. ties and benefits both countries, New Delhi said on Friday amid a debate over H-1B visas on which President-elect Donald Trump and his backer Elon Musk commented recently. India, known for its massive pool of IT professionals, many of whom work across the world, accounts for the bulk of such visas issued by the United States. Late last month, Trump said he fully backed the H1B programme for foreign workers opposed by some...