The US Embassy in India has issued a strict advisory to all US visa holders, urging them to strictly comply with the terms of their visa and the authorized period of stay in the United States.
The embassy emphasized that any violation, especially overstaying could lead to visa revocation, deportation, and permanent ineligibility for future US visas.
In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the embassy stated: “Respect the terms of your US visa and your authorized period of stay in the United States. Remaining past your I-94 'Admit Until Date' can lead to severe consequences, including visa revocation, deportation, and ineligibility for future visas. Overstaying may permanently affect your ability to travel, study, or work in the United States.”
The advisory comes amid growing anti-immigration rhetoric in US political circles.
On Monday, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene reignited controversy by calling for an end to Indian H-1B visas, claiming they replace American jobs.
In a post on X, she also criticized ongoing US military support for Ukraine, stating: "End Indian H-1B visas replacing American jobs instead and stop funding and sending weapons to the Obama/Biden/Neocon Ukraine Russia war."
Her remarks echoed those of former President Donald Trump, who earlier warned of higher tariffs on Indian imports, particularly targeting India’s continued purchase of Russian oil.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused India of profiting from the war in Ukraine: “India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then… selling it on the Open Market for big profits… I will be substantially raising the Tariff paid by India to the USA.”
In response, India strongly defended its energy policy.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asserted that its decisions are based solely on national interest, emphasizing that oil imports from Russia are essential to maintaining stable and affordable energy prices for Indian consumers.
Calling the criticism from US leaders “unjustified and unreasonable,” the MEA reiterated that India will take all necessary steps to protect its economic and strategic interests.
