Indian Students In U.S. Can Be Deported Or Lose Visa If…: U.S. Embassy Issues Warning; Recheck The New Rules

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oi-Swastika Sruti

The
United
States
Embassy
in
India
has
issued
a
clear
warning
to
Indian
students
heading
to
or
already
studying
in
America.
The
embassy
said
that
breaking
U.S.
laws
can
lead
to
the
cancellation
of
student
visas,
deportation,
and
even
a
long-term
ban
on
future
entry
into
the
country.

In
a
post
shared
on
X
(formerly
Twitter),
the
embassy
reminded
students
that
holding
a
U.S.
visa
does
not
guarantee
the
right
to
stay
in
the
country.
It
stressed
that
all
visa
holders
must
respect
American
laws
and
follow
every
rule
related
to
their
stay,
studies,
and
conduct.

‘US
Visa
Is
a
Privilege,
Not
a
Right’

The
embassy’s
message
was
direct
and
firm.
It
said
that
any
legal
trouble,
whether
small
or
serious,
could
affect
a
student’s
visa
status.

“Breaking
U.S.
laws
can
have
serious
consequences
for
your
student
visa,” the
advisory
said.
“If
you
are
arrested
or
violate
any
law,
your
visa
may
be
revoked,
you
may
be
deported,
and
you
could
be
ineligible
for
future
U.S.
visas.”

The
embassy
also
reminded
students
that
a
U.S.
visa
is
a
privilege
granted
by
the
government,
not
an
entitlement.
It
urged
international
students
to
act
responsibly,
avoid
unnecessary
risks,
and
make
sure
their
stay
in
the
country
remains
lawful.
“Follow
the
rules
and
don’t
jeopardize
your
travel,” it
added.

India
Among
Top
Sources
of
Students
in
the
US

India
continues
to
be
one
of
the
largest
contributors
of
international
students
to
American
universities.
Every
year,
hundreds
of
thousands
of
Indian
students
travel
to
the
U.S.
to
pursue
higher
education,
especially
in
fields
like
engineering,
computer
science,
business,
and
health
care.

Because
of
this
large
number,
U.S.
officials
have
increased
focus
on
ensuring
that
students
comply
with
immigration
and
visa
regulations.

Authorities
have
been
monitoring
whether
students
maintain
full-time
enrolment,
respect
employment
restrictions,
and
follow
the
laws
of
the
country.

The
embassy’s
advisory
comes
amid
growing
scrutiny
of
immigration
compliance
and
a
push
to
ensure
that
all
foreign
students
understand
the
rules
that
apply
to
them.
The
message
serves
as
a
timely
reminder
that
while
the
U.S.
offers
vast
educational
opportunities,
it
also
expects
visitors
to
act
responsibly.

For
Indian
students,
following
the
law
is
not
only
a
matter
of
discipline
but
also
a
necessity
to
secure
their
academic
goals
and
future
prospects
in
the
United
States.

Major
Changes
in
U.S.
Visa
Rules
for
Indians

Starting
August
1,
2025,
third-party
passport
collection
will
no
longer
be
allowed.
Applicants
must
collect
their
passports
personally
from
the
visa
center
or
opt
for
the
paid
home-delivery
service.
Only
minors
under
18
can
have
their
passports
collected
by
a
parent
or
guardian,
but
this
requires
a
written
letter
of
authority
signed
by
both
parents.
Scanned
or
emailed
copies
will
not
be
accepted.

The
new
home-delivery
option
allows
passports
to
be
sent
directly
to
your
home
or
office
for
a
fee
of
₹1,200
per
applicant.
Applicants
can
update
their
delivery
preferences
through
their
account
on
the
ustraveldocs.com
website.

From
October
1,
2025,
a
new
Visa
Integrity
Fee
of
$250
will
apply
to
most
non-immigrant
visa
categories.
This
fee
will
fund
additional
security
checks
and
help
maintain
the
accuracy
of
the
visa
process.
There
may
also
be
a
refund
option
for
applicants
who
fully
comply
with
visa
conditions,
though
details
are
yet
to
be
announced.

In
another
change,
the
Interview
Waiver
Program,
often
called
the
Dropbox
option,
will
be
narrowed
starting
September
2,
2025.
Most
applicants
who
could
earlier
skip
in-person
interviews
will
now
need
to
appear
at
a
U.S.
embassy
or
consulate
in
India.
Visa
categories
such
as
H,
L,
F,
M,
J,
E,
and
O
will
be
affected.
Even
children
below
14
and
adults
above
79,
who
were
earlier
exempt,
will
now
need
to
attend
interviews.

Some
visa
categories,
such
as
A-1,
A-2,
G-1
to
G-4,
NATO
visas,
and
TECRO
E-1,
will
remain
exempt
from
these
changes.

Additionally,
Indian
applicants
for
B1/B2
(business
or
tourist)
visas
will
no
longer
be
allowed
to
book
interviews
in
nearby
countries
like
Thailand
or
Sri
Lanka.
All
visa
interviews
must
now
be
scheduled
only
at
U.S.
consulates
within
India.
The
embassy’s
message
is
clear
–
follow
the
rules,
respect
the
law,
and
stay
informed
about
new
procedures
to
avoid
delays
or
cancellations.