Green Card lottery 2027: US announces changes in entry process, start date to be announced

US State Department said they will announce the changes to Green Card lottery 2027 and the registration has not yet begun. The US State Department announced that they are implementing certain changes to the Green Card lottery, also known as the Diversity Visa entry process. “We will announce the start date for the DV-2027 registration […]

US visa likely to be denied to applicants with diabetes, obesity, chronic illness under new Trump rule

US visas will soon be out of reach to applicants suffering from any chronic illness or medical conditions like diabetes or obesity, reports claimed, citing a new directive from the Trump administration. CBS News reported that KFF Health News examined the cable of the State Department sent to embassy and consular officials asking visa officers […]

US visa likely to be denied to applicants with diabetes, obesity, chronic illness under new Trump rule

US visas will soon be out of reach to applicants suffering from any chronic illness or medical conditions like diabetes or obesity, reports claimed, citing a new directive from the Trump administration. CBS News reported that KFF Health News examined the cable of the State Department sent to embassy and consular officials asking visa officers […]

No guarantee you will return: US rejects Indian student’s visa plea, cites no strong tie to home country

An Indian student was rejected for a US visa and the rejection letter claimed that he did not have enough strong tie that would compel him to return to India after his stay in the US. An Indian student recently received a visa rejection letter from the US that said they were not convinced that […]

US embassy’s ‘plain and straight’ message to visa applicants: Anyone involved in illegal drug trade will…

The US Embassy in India has revoked the visa of an Indian executive and family over involvement in trafficking of controlled substances, allegedly fentanyl precursors. In a post on X, the embassy said “Stopping the flow of fentanyl and its precursors into the United States is one of our highest priorities.” “We have revoked visas […]

No anti-American behavior will be tolerated: New rules for visa holders, green card applicants

USCIS issues new rules for penalizing immigrants for anti-American behavior. Anti-American behavior, social media posts will now not go unnoticed by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, as the Department of Homeland Security has ordered the USCIS to apply Donald Trump’s America First policy to immigration benefits. “America’s benefits should not be given to those […]

‘Admit until date’: US embassy in India warns against overstaying, explains how it can happen

US embassy in India warned against overstaying in US. The US embassy in India issued a fresh warning to Indians against overstaying in the US and explained the difference between the ‘Admit until date’ and the expiry of the visa date. “Your authorized period of stay is the ‘Admit Until Date’ on your I-94, not […]

‘We will revoke your US Visa and deport you immediately if you Do Not …’: US Embassy in India

The US Embassy in India has issued a stern warning to visa holders, emphasizing that scrutiny continues even after visa issuance. Authorities continuously monitor compliance with US laws and immigration rules, with potential consequences including visa revocation and deportation for violations. In a stern message to visa holders and applicants, the US Embassy in India […]

F1 visa updates: Will US soon lift restrictions on student visas as Trump goes soft on China?

Restrictions on international student visas could be lifted soon. As President Donald Trump has softened his stance on Chinese students and said Wednesday that Chinese students would be welcome in US colleges and universities, it is anticipated that the temporary restriction on international student visa applications would be lifted soon. In the US-China trade deal, […]

US to begin revoking visas of Chinese students, says secretary of state Marco Rubio

US secretary of state Marco Rubio Secretary of state Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that US will begin revoking visas of some Chinese students, “including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.” Rubio announced in a post on X, saying the state department would “aggressively” revoke visas. China is […]