The Embassy of the United States in India released a strong advisory on Saturday, warning Indians of the repercussions of overstaying their authorised visa period. In a post on social media platform X, the US Embassy warned that those who overstay their visa could face serious consequences, including the risk of deportation and a potential permanent ban on future travel to the US. The warning from the embassy is for Indian nationals currently in or travelling to the United States on various visas, including tourist, student, and work permits.
“If you remain in the United States beyond your authorised period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on travelling to the United States in the future,” the US Embassy’s post on X read.
If you remain in the United States beyond your authorized period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States in the future. pic.twitter.com/VQSD8HmOEp
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) May 17, 2025
What US Visa Holders Should Know
The Trump administration has been tightening immigration rules, with new sets of advisories and orders every week. Just months ago, it revoked visas of at least 300 international students for their alleged involvement in “campus activism” and “engagement with anti-national content”. All visa holders, be it the H-1B visa, the F-1 visa, and even those who have green cards, have been warned that the Trump administration is committed to taking the necessary steps to stop these activities, especially in relation to “anti-semitisim”.
The US immigration authorities have also made it clear that your social media posts may lead to the revocation or denial of your visa. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in a statement that if your social media activity is in support of militant groups classified by the United States as terrorists like Hamas, Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi insurgents, then it may be factored in “negatively”.