Visiting India on H-1B for emergency, illness, wedding? Immigration attorney says visa officers don’t care because…
An H-1B and H-4 visa holders are facing inordinate delays in India after social media vetting started since December 15, immigration experts said they are flooded with questions on whether H-1B holders can travel to India for any emergency, family function, or wedding without worrying about how to re-enter the country. In December 2025, hundreds of visa appointments were canceled and rescheduled to March 2026, April onwards. Those who have their visa stamping interviews scheuled in April 2026 and have made some plans around it don’t know whether they should travel to India or whether April dates will also be deferred.
Be prepared for a long stay
