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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Aug 22

🚨 Breaking: The U.S. has paused H-2B visas for commercial truck drivers, citing safety and job protection concerns.

How Indians Are Affected?

👉 Read more:
www.thevisacode.com/post/u-s-pau...

#USImmigration #Immigration #TruckDrivers

U.S. Pauses H-2B (Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker Visa) for Foreign Truck Drivers: Why Indians Are Affected

The U.S. Department of State Secretary Mark Rubio on Aug 22, 2025, announced that it is pausing all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers, effective immediately. This announcement be s...

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Aug 8

#USVisa #Dropbox #InterviewWaiver #USImmigration #VisaRenewal #USImmigration #Immigration #USVisaNews #TheVisaCode

Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Aug 8

U.S. Visa Dropbox / Interview Waiver Alert – August & September 2025 (India)

Consular posts are cancelling appointments booked under the previous eligibility rules for visa renewal. Most affected dates: Aug–Sep 2025.

Detailed update can be found www.thevisacode.com/post/update-...

U.S. Visa Dropbox / Interview Waiver Alert – August & September 2025 (India)

U.S. consular posts have started sending emails cancelling visa appointments booked under the previous eligibility criteria. Most affected appointments are scheduled for August and September 2025.Reas...

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Aug 6

U.S. Students Visa Applicants awaiting interview dates after securing admissions from top colleges in the U.S.

This encapsulates the students mood!

#Lords #IndvsEng #TestCricket #USvisas #Immigration #USImmigration

Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jul 28

Children below 14 and applicants above 79 are no longer eligible for Dropbox Interview Waiver Visa Renewal

Read more at: www.thevisacode.com/post/new-u-s...

#USVisa #USVisaNews #USImmigration #Immigration #USVisaRenewal #TheVisaCode #USVisaRenewal #Dropbox #USAVisaNews

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jul 28

Attention visa applicants! 🚨 The U.S. Department of State has announced that effective September 2, 2025, the Dropbox renewal option for H, L, F, M, and J visas will be eliminated.

This supersedes the Interview Waiver Update of February 18, 2025.

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jul 19

More details can be found here: www.thevisacode.com/post/h-1b-lo...

#H1B #H1BLottery #USCIS #VisaCap #ImmigrationUpdate #CapExempt #TheVisaCode #USImmigration #FY2026 #ImmigrationLaw

🚨 H-1B Lottery FY 2026 – Visa Cap Reached! 🚨

USCIS has officially announced that it has received enough petitions to meet the H-1B cap for Fiscal Year 2026.🔒 No new cap-subject H-1B petitions will be accepted for FY 2026 moving forward.However, ...

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jul 19

🚨 Breaking: H-1B Lottery FY 2026 – Visa Cap Reached! 🚨

USCIS has officially announced that it has received enough petitions to meet the H-1B cap for Fiscal Year 2026.

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jul 14

📌 Tip: If your Reddit account has been primarily for memes or venting, and you’re concerned, consult an immigration professional before your visa interview.

#USVisa #221g #F1Visa #StudentVisaIndia #SocialMediaVetting #StudentVisaApplicants #USVisaNews #USImmigration #Immigration #TheVisaCode

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jul 14

📣 Be ready to make the account public temporarily if requested under 221(g).
⚠️ Avoid trolling, political extremism, or anything that could raise red flags.

Anything that contradicts your stated purpose of visit or suggests immigration intent can lead to scrutiny even if posted under an alias.

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jul 14

🛂 What this means for visa applicants:

✅ Review your DS-160 social media section carefully.

🔐 If you’ve listed Reddit, consider what content is associated with that account.

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jul 14

🧾 Yes, you read that right - Reddit.

This isn't limited to platforms like Instagram or Facebook anymore. If you've listed Reddit in your DS-160 under social media, be prepared for officers to request visibility of your activity, even if it's anonymous or non-identifying.

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jul 14

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jul 14

🚨 Reddit Accounts Are Not Safe from 221(g) – U.S. Consulate Requests Public Access

Despite Reddit being an anonymous platform with usernames that don’t usually reveal real identity, a recent U.S. visa case in India was issued a 221(g) asking the applicant to set their Reddit account to "public".

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jun 30

Can you expedite an immigrant visa during a medical emergency? This question could change lives. Check out our latest insights: www.thevisacode.com/post/can-you...

#immigration #visaexpedite #uscis #TheVisaCode #USImmigration #Greencard #ImmigrantVisa #ExpediteVisaInterview

Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jun 26

"Unscheduled Closure of U.S. Embassy in New Delhi on June 30, 2025".
Read more at: www.thevisacode.com/post/unsched....

#USimmigration #Immigration #TheVisaCode #USVisaNews #India #USVisaInterviews

Unscheduled Closure of U.S. Embassy in New Delhi on June 30, 2025

In an unexpected development, the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi cancelled all visa interviews scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025, without disclosing the reason in the notifications sent to applicants.Man...

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jun 23

Important Note for U.S. Visa Applicants - DO NOT lie or carry fake documents for your visa interview even if your agent or friends or family insists.

You may end up with a lifetime ban and never be able to step into the U.S. even if you are eligible for a different visa category.

#USImmigration

Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jun 19

🚨 Important Update: The U.S. Department of State confirms that student visa interviews (F-1, M-1, J-1) will resume on June 18, 2025. Read more at: www.thevisacode.com/post/u-s-stu...

#usstudentvisa #f1visa #j1visa #m1visa #studentvisa2025 #immigration #USImmigration #InternationalStudents

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jun 17

🚨 Important Update! New Apostille requirements for OCI applicants are now in place for U.S. birth certificates. Ensure you're prepared!

More info here: www.thevisacode.com/post/new-apo...

#immigration #oci #apostille #IndianImmigration #OverseasCitizenofIndia #Thevisacode

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jun 11

Social Media Disclosure Now a Key Factor in U.S. Visa Applicants

Our blog on our recent success story is available at: www.thevisacode.com/post/success...

#Immigration #USVisas #DropboxInterview #221g #TheVisaCode #USimmigration

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jun 5

🚨 New travel restrictions are in effect! The U.S. has issued a travel ban for certain foreign nationals as a measure to protect national security. Details here: thevisacode.com/post/u-s-iss... #TravelAlert #USTravelBan #USImmigration #Immigration #TheVisaCode

U.S. Issues Fresh Travel Ban for Nationals for Certain Countries, June 4, 2025

Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats, Presidential Proclamation dated June 4, 2025 issu...

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jun 4

🚨 Important update for U.S. visa applicants in India! The eligibility for the Interview Waiver (Dropbox) has changed. Stay updated on these crucial changes! Read more here: www.thevisacode.com/post/importa... | #thevisacode #usvisa #dropboxvisa #interviewwaiver #usimmigration #Immigration

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jun 1

It's important to note that the screening process continues even after a visa is issued.

Remember, if you violate the law or misuse your U.S. visa, it could lead to revocation.

#USImmigration #Immigration #USvisanews #TheVisaCode #VisaRevocation #Violation #ExtremeVetting

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · Jun 1

Warning from the U.S. Consular Mission to visa applicants

Every U.S. visa applicant undergoes thorough security screening, which includes checks against law enforcement and counterterrorism databases.

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Gnanamookan - U.S.Immigration @gnanamookan.bsky.social · May 30

visa status please contact our office for a confidential consultation.

#USVisaPolicy #China #USVisaNewsAlert #StudentVisa #NationalSecurity #ImmigrationLaw #VisaRevocation #AmericaFirst #USImmigration #LawFirmUpdate #ChineseCommunistParty

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