Select H-1B visa appointment dates appeared at consular posts on March 27, 2026 — an encouraging sign consistent with our office's earlier forecast. A full mass release has not yet been confirmed. Despite the system freeze, a number of clients successfully secured appointment dates in most cases with direct support from our agents, and in a smaller number of cases independently. Appointment availability was constrained. The volume of slots released was lower than typical rele

🚨 Serious Warning to All Non-Immigrants in the U.S. 🚨 To every student, worker, or visitor on a U.S. visa — please read this carefully. The United States has zero tolerance for criminal and immigration law violations by non-immigrants. Whether you are on an F-1, H-1B, L-1, B1/B2, or any other visa — you are a guest in this country, and the consequences of misconduct are severe and irreversible. ⚠️ What you must NEVER do: Domestic Violence Assault Selling liquor or cigarett

The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant expansion of its social media vetting program, effective March 30, 2026. Applicants in a wide range of nonimmigrant visa categories will now be subject to online presence review and are being instructed to make their social media profiles " public " to facilitate this process. This update can be found here . Key Takeaway: If you are applying for any of the newly listed visa categories, you must set all social media ac

The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai will be conducting offsite consular services in Ahmedabad on April 21–22, 2026. 🔹 Services Available (By Appointment Only): • U.S. Passport applications • Notary services • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) 🔹 Priority will be given to: • Minor passport applicants (under age 16) • Minors with a previous U.S. passport applying for their first adult passport • Notary services and CRBA applicants (in-person required) 🔹 Adult Passport Rene

1. I have been arrested before. Can I travel to the U.S. visa‑free (ESTA / Visa Waiver Program)? If you have ever been arrested, you should not assume you are eligible for visa‑free travel under ESTA or the Visa Waiver Program or valid visa on your passport. Most travelers with an arrest history must apply for a U.S. visa so a consular officer can review their criminal record and decide if they are admissible. 2. Do I need a U.S. visa even for a minor or old offense? In ma