Washington/IBNS, March 18 -- The Indians with H-1B or student visas or green cards have been advised not to travel outside the United States now to avoid delay in their returns amid the Trump administration's ramp up in the vetting process, media reports said.

Immigration attorneys have warned the Indians as the US has tightened the visa policies overnight though India is not on the proposed travel ban list of the White House.

The reasons for the advisory are delay in stamping at US consulates at their home country, increased vetting, secondary inspection and also detention at US airports upon arrival.

The Indians have been warned that a return to the home country could lead to a long-term delay in return or in some cases, a permanent ...