Indians on H-1B ‘stranded’ after coming home to renew US visa amid wave of appointment cancellations
The US government introduced new social media screening rules in mid-December — sparking widespread chaos as visa applicants faced massive delays. Mass cancellations have been reported from various centres in India as dates were pushed back till June 2026. The situation has also left many H-1B visa holders ‘stranded’ in India after they flew back to renew their documents.
