New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Indians studying or working in the US are a worried lot, amid the new visa rules brought out by the Trump administration. Earlier, for those renewing their visa, the process was a seamless, effortless exercise, but with the changed rules, even those who have been working or studying in the US for some years, the prospect of renewing their visa has become a headache.

As of September 2025, Indian applicants for non-immigrant visas (including B1/B2, F, and H-1B) can no longer apply for faster interview slots in other countries like Singapore or Thailand. All interviews have now to be scheduled in India, which is expected to increase the strain on the US consulates.

The US has stopped its earlier interview waiver (Dropbo...