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US visa denied: “Did you watch the FIFA match last night?” and “Why do you want to visit New York?” — how simple questions led to interview rejections at Delhi consulate- Not asking for special treatment; will take legal action if questions not answered: Manika Batra
- The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculus
- ‘What would you do on a Saturday night in Boston?’ Ex US diplomat explains why this F-1 visa question mattersUS visa officers may ask unexpected questions, like how an applicant would spend a Saturday night in a city like Boston to gauge preparedne...17 Jun, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
- US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup matchThe United States has defended its handling of Iran’s World Cup travel arrangements after the team complained it was forced to leave immedi...17 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
- 'Not enough ties to...': Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia entrepreneur denied US visa despite building company with 100+ employeesSwapnil Srivastav, an Asian entrepreneur, was not given a US tourist visa despite building a successful venture-backed startup employing ov...10 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
- 'Phone completely inactive, haven't heard...': US visa holder denied entry at Los Angeles airport, held by CBP, family left without contact for daysA B1/B2 visa holder was denied entry at LAX and has been held by CBP for days, with family unable to contact him. Reports suggest a possibl...04 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
- Already in the Green Card queue? Here's what the new rules mean for youA new USCIS policy, PM-602-0199, issued May 22, 2026, mandates stricter discretionary review for Green Card applications filed within the U...27 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
- H-1B chill sets in; Flipkart doubles down on ShopsyUS demand for H-1B visas has slumped to a seven-year low amid steeper costs and Trump-era policy shifts. This and more in today’s ETtech To...26 May, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
- After 7 H-1B rejections, Microsoft techie instead gets US Green Card: Her 5 lessons she learnt after years of long waitAn Indian-origin software engineer at Microsoft has gone viral after sharing how she finally secured a US Green Card following seven consec...04 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
- UK visa reforms trigger international student slump, raise sanctions fears at universitiesMany UK universities anticipate sanctions due to new visa compliance rules. This is impacting international student numbers, with significa...20 Apr, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
- Tourist Visa rejected? Here's how travel insurance can save you from lossesA visa application itself can cost several thousand rupees, and the financial setback becomes even bigger if tickets and hotels are booked ...03 Oct, 2025, 01.46 PM IST
- Schengen visa refused? A simple guide to making an appealFaced a Schengen visa rejection? Indian travelers have the right to appeal. Understand the refusal reasons, typically involving incomplete ...23 Jun, 2025, 12.14 PM IST
- Why was my Schengen visa rejected?European vacations are increasingly popular among Indians, but obtaining a Schengen visa remains challenging. Common reasons for rejection ...27 Sep, 2024, 09.49 AM IST
- My Schengen visa was rejected. What now?European vacations are becoming increasingly popular among Indians, with Schengen visa applications from India rising by 43% in 2023 compar...13 Aug, 2024, 02.37 PM IST
- US student visa rejected? Embassy official explains what could have gone wrongIn 2023, a record number of student visas for international students were denied by consular officials worldwide. The US Embassy encourages...29 May, 2024, 06.15 PM IST
- There are 100 reasons why your Canada student visa could get rejectedAccording to data released by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), nearly 320,000 study permit applications were refuse...01 Aug, 2023, 05.46 PM IST
- Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan's visa application rejected by UKThe 70-year-old artist, who was to perform at the Royal Festival Hall next month, said he is "shocked and appalled" at the rejection of his...12 Aug, 2016, 08.41 PM IST
- Sushma Swaraj questions Pakistan over visa denial to 30 yoga instructorsShe asked Pakistan whether the move was linked to India’s denial of visa to “ISI agent” Idris Mohammed.10 Jun, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
- India rejects visa to Pakistan officialIndia has rejected visa to a Pakistan foreign ministry official for a posting in the High Commission here on "concerns" over his credential...08 Jun, 2015, 11.06 PM IST
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