‘You could be permanently banned if…’
The US embassy issued a similar warning on Wednesday, saying international students found violating US laws could be deported. According to the embassy’s statement, these students also face the risk of having their visas canceled and being deemed ineligible for future applications.
The warnings come amid the Donald Trump-led administration’s crackdown on immigrants.
The United States embassy in India has issued an alert for those seeking a B1 or B2 US visitor visa. A person traveling to the United States should find out what he or she is and is not allowed to do during his or her visit, the mission said. In a video shared on the online X platform, the embassy stated that consular officers may reject the application on certain grounds. This comes just a day after the US embassy issued a similar warning for student visa holders.
What did the US embassy say?
“During your visa interview, the consular officer may deny your application if he or she believes you do not comply with visitor visa rules,” according to the animated clip shared by the US embassy. The video states that it is the visa holder’s responsibility to use the visa “correctly”. It also warns: “Learn what you are and are not allowed to do when you visit the United States on a B1/B2 visitor visa. If you abuse your visa or stay longer than allowed, you may be permanently banned from future travel.” The short video then directs viewers to “learn more at travel.state.gov/visas.”
US pressure on immigrants
The US embassy issued a similar warning on Wednesday, saying international students found violating US laws could be deported. According to the embassy’s statement, these students also face the risk of having their visas canceled and being deemed ineligible for future applications. “Breaking US laws can have serious consequences for your student visa. If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be cancelled, you may be deported and you may be ineligible for future US visas,” the panel said on social media. “The US visa is a privilege, not a right,” he added. The new warnings came as the administration led by US President Donald Trump tightened immigration pressures and visa processes.
