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Why are hundreds of H-1B visa holders 'stuck' in India?

Hundreds of Indian H-1B visa holders are currently stranded in India due to the abrupt cancellation and postponement of their visa interviews by US consulates in mid-December. This situation has arisen from new expanded social media vetting processes, leaving many workers with expired visas and creating uncertainty for their employers.

Reuters

Reuters

Credit: A private security guard stands outside the US embassy in New Delhi on December 18, 2013. File Image/

Key Highlights

  • US consulates canceled and postponed H-1B visa interviews scheduled for mid-December.
  • Delays are attributed to expanded social media vetting initiated during the Trump administration.
  • Many professionals are left with expired visas while employers face uncertainty.
  • Hundreds of Indian workers are affected by this situation.
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