India conveys concern to U.S. over cancellation of H1B visa interviews

Key Points

1. India raised concerns with the U.S. regarding the cancellation of H1B visa interviews scheduled for Indian applicants.
2. Thousands of H-1B visa applicants' interviews were postponed, originally slated from mid-December 2025.
3. The postponement is attributed to enhanced scrutiny of social media posts and online profiles of applicants.
4. Some applicants received notifications pushing their interview dates as far back as May 2026.
5. The Indian government has received multiple representations from nationals affected by the rescheduling.
6. The External Affairs Ministry has engaged with the U.S. both in New Delhi and Washington D.C. on this issue.
7. The rescheduling of interviews affects applicants who had appointments from December 15, 2025, onwards.