India, Dec. 20 -- H-1B visas have been under intense criticism, especially after Donald Trump was elected to a second term. The H-1B visa system has undergone significant modifications and tighter controls as a result of proposals ranging from a $100,000 application cost to the screening of applicants through social media.

In light of these changes, a new issue has arisen for many Indian visa applicants: the abrupt and extensive rescheduling of H-1B and H-4 visa interviews, with some appointments being postponed by over a year.

Immigration lawyer Gnanamookan Senthurjothi stated that applicants for H-1B and H-4 visas, who were initially slated for interviews in January 2026, are now facing delays. Their appointments have been rescheduled...