Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Lalit K Jha | December 21, 2025 9:19 AM

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) The United States has tightened scrutiny of non-immigrant visa holders, triggering delays in visa interviews, restricting where applicants can seek visa stamping and expanding social media vetting — developments that an immigration expert warns could disrupt travel and employment for thousands of foreign professionals, a large number of whom are from India.