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RO๐คฏ H-1B Visa Interview Slots Pushed to 2027 for Indian Applicants
Indian professionals working in the U.S. are facing major uncertainty as H-1B visa stamping delays worsen, with no regular interview slots available in India for the rest of this calendar year.
1๏ธโฃ No H-1B Visa Stamping Slots Available in 2026
-No new H-1B stamping dates have opened this year
-Interview availability is now being pushed to 2027
-U.S. consulates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata have no regular slots
-Many professionals are unable to travel outside the U.S.
2๏ธโฃ Policy Changes Have Reduced Interview Capacity
-Social media screening is now mandatory for visa applicants
-Each application takes longer to review
-Consulates can handle fewer interviews each day
-Processing times have increased across visa categories
3๏ธโฃ Third-Country Visa Stamping Is No Longer an Option
-Routine visa stamping in third countries is no longer allowed
-Only a few limited exceptions exist
-Indian applicants must use consulates in India only
-This has increased demand and backlogs
4๏ธโฃ Immigration Attorneys Warn Against Travel
-Attorney Emily Neumann reports no new India slots in over 50 days
-Advises H-1B holders not to travel for stamping
-Risk of getting stuck outside the U.S. is very high
T-ravel decisions can impact jobs and legal status
๐ What This Means for Indian Professionals
-International travel should be postponed if possible
-Employers may need to plan around long visa delays
-Visa uncertainty is becoming a long-term issue
-Staying updated and cautious is essential
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What You Can Do Right Now
-Avoid international travel unless absolutely necessary
-Talk to an immigration attorney before making travel plans
-Coordinate with your employer about visa timelines
-Regularly check official U.S. embassy updates
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