India Engages US Over H-1B Visa Interview Cancellations

India has formally expressed concerns to the United States regarding the abrupt cancellation of pre-scheduled H-1B visa interviews for thousands of Indian applicants. The External Affairs Ministry confirms active engagement with the US to mitigate hardships and travel disruptions caused by new social media vetting rules.

• India 'flagged concerns' to the US regarding H-1B visa interview cancellations.
• Thousands of pre-scheduled H-1B visa appointments for Indian applicants postponed.
• Cancellations stemmed from new US social media vetting requirements.
• Applicants are now mandated to make all social media profiles public for review.
• Many Indian professionals are stranded, facing delays until May 2026.
• MEA actively engaging with US authorities to resolve visa disruptions.

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