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The US embassy in India warns that a visa may be revoked for individuals linked to crimes like assault or theft. This advisory follows an incident involving an Indian woman caught shoplifting at Target,

A new federal law extends U.S. tourism marketing, but travelers using the visa waiver program at the border will face rising fees.

Furthermore, the federal government has called for strict social media inspection for all US visa applicants, in light of which, from now on, the embassy has cancelled all visa in

A high-profile ₹1.1 lakh shoplifting incident involving an Indian woman in Illinois has prompted the US Embassy to warn visa holders that any crime—even minor—can mean immediate visa revocation and bar future entry.

Committing assault, theft or burglary in the United States will not just cause legal issues but could also lead to a visa being revoked and make that person "ineligible" for future US visas, the country's embassy in India has said.

The statement underscores that adherence to US laws is mandatory for all foreign visitors, with violations potentially impacting future travel eligibility.

The August 2025 visa bulletin brings much-needed relief for Indian EB-3 and EB-5 applicants with slight advancements, despite an overall sluggish U.S. immigration backlog.

In a post on X, the US State Department announced the decision and said that the decision is effective immediately.