The cancellations appear linked to the rollout of the updated vetting system, which requires consular officers to examine applicants’ online activity before approving their visas.

H-1B visa interview delays worsen as US consulates in India reschedule appointments to 2026–2027, impacting jobs, families, ...

H-1B visa appointment rescheduling disrupts NRIs' travel plans, causing anxiety and delays for families hoping to reunite in ...

The U.S. Consulates in Chennai and Hyderabad have sent emails to affected applicants, telling them not to attend appointments.

Visa appointments in India scheuled this week or the next have suddenly been rescheduled to as late as March, throwing a spanner in travel, business t.

U.S. consulates across India have begun cancelling and automatically rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa appointments (often 90 to 120 days later) due to the new online presence and social media vetting ...

Beginning January 1, 2025, the US Embassy in India will implement new regulations for scheduling and rescheduling ...

Microsoft has issued an advisory for its employees on H-1B/H-4 amid the ongoing visa appointment rescheduling and stamping ...

Microsoft warns H-1B and H-4 visa holders of consulate appointment delays, urges caution for international travel ...

The US Embassy in India warned that any visa applicant arriving at the consulate on a previously scheduled interview date after being notified of a reschedule will be refused entry.