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The embassy stated that Indian applicants must disclose social media handles used over the past five years
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The decision has been made amid rising security concerns in the region over Israel-Iran conflict
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The embassy warning and USCIS statement signal a deepening focus on immigration enforcement under Trump’s second term, targeting not just illegal entry but visa compliance, behavior, and intent—even among legal residents.
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Nilam Shinde, 35, is in a critical state after she was un an accident in California on February 14.
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On Friday, London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed a controlled explosion near the US Embassy in Nine Elms, following reports of a suspicious package in the area. The US Embassy in London initially alerted authorities, and local police swiftly cordoned off Ponton Road for safety. As the investigation unfolded, the police acknowledged online speculation and assured the public that updates would be provided as the situation developed. Later, police confirmed that the "loud bang" heard in the area was a controlled explosion carried out by officers to safely handle the suspicious package. Investigations into the package continued, with authorities maintaining security cordons in the vicinity to ensure safety. The incident raised concerns, particularly given the proximity to both the US Embassy and London’s key transport hubs. However, the police reassured the public that measures were being taken to secure the area and prevent any further risks.
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The embassy said it had returned to “normal business operations” by early afternoon, although all public appointments were cancelled for the day
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The U.S. embassy in Kyiv will remain closed on November 20 due to intelligence on a potential major air attack, urging U.S. citizens to shelter during any air alerts. This follows Ukraine’s recent use of U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory, coinciding with the war’s 1,000th day. The Biden administration had recently approved such strikes, intensifying tensions. Russia has consistently warned that missile attacks using U.S., British, or French weaponry on its territory would be viewed as direct NATO involvement in the conflict. The situation highlights escalating risks amid the ongoing war and strained global relations.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford and its approximately 5,000 sailors and deck of warplanes will be accompanied by cruisers and destroyers in a show of force that is meant to be ready to respond to anything, from possibly interdicting additional weapons from reaching Hamas and conducting surveillance
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A key component of the project will be a new payment security mechanism that will "accelerate new and more sustainable investments by lowering financial risks," the embassy said.
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Last year, the US Mission in India had issued a record-high of around 1.25 lakh student visas.
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The US Mission has already processed more than two lakh applications this year, a spokesperson said.
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Indians can book an appointment for US tourist or business visas at American embassies or consulates in some countries
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Currently, the wait time for Indians applying for work visas ranges from 60-280 days, while for travellers, it is around one and a half years.
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Republic Day 2023 celebrations are taking place on the revamped Central Vista avenue and is the first at the ceremonial boulevard after Rajpath was renamed to Kartavya Path last year.
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The finding on Thursday came as police reported a wave of explosive packages being sent in Spain's capital, including one that ignited at the Ukrainian Embassy.
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An official admitted that the wait time for B1 (business) and B2 (visitor) visas is one of the longest for Indian applicants and that the embassy would add staff to remedy the situation
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The US embassy has invited visa applicants to join a Facebook and Instagram Live session hosted by Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs Don Heflin on September 29 at 3 pm on the current operating status and visa processing at consular sections across India.
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U.S. diplomats departed the Kyiv embassy nearly two weeks before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, moving some functions to the western city of Lviv before eventually relocating to neighbouring Poland.
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Hours after Kremlin launched an attack on Kyiv, Ukraine said five Russian planes and one helicopter were shot down in rebel region of Luhansk, Reuters reported, citing military officials.
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Moscow, which has repeatedly denied it plans to invade and said it is responding to aggression by NATO allies, has dismissed those warnings as "hysteria".
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The US Embassy further said that starting November 8, nearly three million visa holders from India, who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, will be able to travel to the United States under the new international air travel policy.
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Top US Embassy official handling visa issues said the embassy will be hold visa interviews for students visas and H1B visas under the US government's National Interest Exception. However, it doesn't include tourist visas, which are unlikely to happen this year.
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India's strict foreign investment rules for e-commerce have caused friction between Washington and New Delhi, and frustrated US firms with online businesses in India, such as Amazon and Walmart Inc.
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China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over infections brought by arriving passengers. A so-called "Five One" policy allows mainland carriers to fly just one flight a week on one route to any country and foreign airlines to operate just one flight a week to China.
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Moreover, in a health alert on its website, the embassy mentioned that it is in touch with the Indian government to emphasise the need for hotels to continue to lodge US citizens.
