H1B Visa News | Explained: Why US Consulates In India Have Run Out Of H-1B Interview Dates Till 2027

US consulates across India have pushed H-1B visa-stamping interviews into 2027, affecting thousands of Indian professionals planning to work in the United States. The delays began in December 2025 and have worsened due to policy changes, including mandatory social media screening and the end of third-country stamping. Updates to the H-1B lottery system, which now gives greater weight to salary and experience, have added to the backlog. NDTV’s Apurva Adhikari brings you the details.

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