The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a press release on Wednesday, August 27, said that if finalised, the proposed rule would limit the length of time certain visa holders — including foreign students — are allowed to stay in the United States.
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New US visa rules from September 2, in-person interviews now mandatory
This change rolls back earlier exemptions and is part of a broader move towards tighter visa screening. The announcement came from the US State Department on 25 July. It follows the recent introduction of a new USD 250 processing fee for non-immigrant visa applications, which was implemented earlier the same week.
Fear of visa denial pushes Indian student to clean up online presence
The student, from West Bengal, had hoped to begin a postdoctoral position in the US after finishing his research in life sciences. Over tea at JNU’s Mamu Dhaba, he often speaks with friends about how things changed so quickly, as reported by The Print.
US targets Indian travel agencies in crackdown on illegal immigration
The Department of State is “taking steps today to impose visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies based and operating in India for knowingly facilitating illegal immigration to the United States”, it said.
