US tightens business, tourism visa renewal rules, wait to get longer
Thursday, 13 February 2025 () Indian travelers renewing their American B1/B2 visas now face longer wait times as the US reinstates its pre-Covid policy. With wait times still over 400 days in major cities, the visa renewal process has become more cumbersome, affecting travel industry growth and reflecting an increase in in-person interview requirements.
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The H-1B visa program will undergo reforms starting January 17, 2025, streamlining the process, clarifying specialty occupation definitions, and easing transitions for F-1 students. Indian tech..