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FP Explainers @ Firstpost Tech 1 place · 12/22/2025 02:18 EDT

Why are hundreds of H-1B visa holders 'stuck' in India?

Hundreds of Indian professionals on H-1B visas are stranded in India after US consulates abruptly cancelled and postponed visa interviews scheduled for mid-December. The delays, linked to expanded social media vetting under the Trump administration, have left workers with expired visas and employers unsure how long they can wait

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