US Visa Crackdown: Tougher immigration rules for all foreign citizens filing for immigration benefits
Visa applications are being rigorously reviewed, and social media activity is being monitored to tighten the vetting process.
Written by Sunil Dhawan
May 2, 2025 11:01 IST
US Visa crackdown, immigration, H-1B visa, green card, biometrics
US immigration authorities are launching an unprecedented move by issuing Requests for Evidence in H-1B and other employment-based visa cases. (Bloomberg)
Foreigners looking to travel to America are struggling to clear the immigration hurdles. The immigration process doesn’t seem to be as easy as it used to be, regardless of whether one is a tourist visiting relatives, a student on an F-1 visa, or a US Green Card holder.
Visa applications are being rigorously reviewed, and social media activity is being monitored to tighten the vetting process. The US has enhanced screening and vetting capabilities to detect foreigners who could harm American interests and deter them from entering the US. The US authorities are increasing awareness of immigration fraud consequences, including prison, fines, and removal.
The US is now demanding addresses, biometrics from H-1B visa applicants. US immigration authorities are launching an unprecedented move by issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in H-1B and other employment-based visa cases, requiring applicants to provide home addresses and biometric data, Forbes reported. A Request for Evidence (RFE) is a notification requesting additional information or documents to support an application or petition and is not a denial, but is used to strengthen the case.
https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-us-visa-crackdown-tougher-immigration-rules-for-all-foreign-citizens-filing-for-immigration-benefits-3829979/
