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US mandates public social media for visa applicants, sparks privacy concerns
This diktat, effective immediately, has been met with outrage from data privacy experts and legal professionals in India, who argue it constitutes a severe violation of individual privacy and could infringe upon fundamental rights.
5 min read23 Jun 2025US visa: Indians seeking F, M, J non-immigrant visas must 'adjust social media settings', says embassy — check new rules
US visa: Those who fail to adhere to the new ‘social media rules’ before appearing for the visa interview will reportedly be suspected of hiding that activity from US officials.
1 min read23 Jun 2025US restarting interview and process for foreign student visas, but here's the catch
United States has announced that it is restarting the visa and interview process for foreign students, but has requested access to social media accounts for proper vetting.
1 min read20 Jun 20252 Indian students jailed in US for over $8 million fraud targeting senior citizens
Two Indian students in the US have been sentenced for scams targeting elderly Americans, resulting in millions in losses. Kishan Patel received 63 months for money laundering, while Moinuddin Mohammed was sentenced to eight years for defrauding seniors of nearly $6 million.
1 min read19 Jun 2025Trump’s latest travel ban is as misguided as his last one
The Trump administration’s move to close US gates to people from a dozen countries might escape court rejection, but it’s just as bad as the president’s first-term travel ban. It’s sure to disrupt lives without making America safer.
3 min read15 Jun 2025Why Trump Banned Just These 12 Countries From Entering The US | Complete List Revealed
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping travel ban targeting 12 countries, days after a violent attack in Colorado. The new proclamation blocks entry for citizens from nations including Iran, Somalia, and Haiti, citing national security concerns. Here's the complete list and what prompted the move. Watch!
5 Jun 202514-month wait for US visa? Your visa interview might be in 2026, but here's how you can beat the queue
Travellers to the US should anticipate long wait times for B1/B2 visa interviews, with some US consulates in India having queues exceeding a year. Wait times vary by city, with Chennai at 14 months and Kolkata at 6 months. Regular checks for appointment slots are advised.
1 min read5 Jun 2025Manu Joseph: Why Trump is right about student activism in America
The US visa vetting regime for foreign students does have a point, even if such scrutiny for college admission alters how foreign students see America. For large numbers everywhere, as in India, an American dream is fading away.
4 min read1 Jun 2025Lenders concerned about education loans as US tightens curbs on student visas
The banks' warnings come after the US government directed its embassies to stop scheduling new interviews for international student visas. Earlier, the US embassy in India cautioned students that skipping classes or leaving the program without informing authorities will lead to visa revocation.
3 min read29 May 2025New Zealand Immigration Minister Faces MEGA Backlash For Calling Indians' Mails 'Akin To Spam'
At a time when the New Zealand Prime Minister is visiting India and signing deals with India and wanting to strength the country's relationship with India, his minister has come under criticism for her remarks in parliament which have been perceived as racially insensitive towards Indians. This after Indian-origin Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan highlighted her remarks where she likened emails from Indians seeking immigration advice to spam. Watch what went down
28 May 2025