The U.S. Embassy in India has issued a new advisory warning visa holders and applicants that American visa screening does not end with approval—and that visas can be revoked, and deportation can follow, if U.S. laws or immigration rules are violated.
In a firm message shared Saturday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the embassy stated:
“U.S. visa screening does not stop after a visa is issued. We continuously check visa holders to ensure they follow all U.S. laws and immigration rules — and we will revoke their visas and deport them if they don’t.”
The advisory reflects the Donald Trump administration’s intensified efforts to enforce immigration compliance across the board. The message serves as a clear reminder to Indian nationals that a U.S. visa is a privilege—not a right—and comes with ongoing accountability.
This latest notice follows a string of advisories from the embassy over recent weeks. On June 28, the embassy warned that individuals residing illegally in the U.S. or committing visa fraud will face serious consequences, including criminal penalties. “Those who are in the United States illegally or commit visa fraud will be held responsible,” a prior post read.
Earlier, on June 19, the embassy reinforced that screening remains active even after a visa has been issued and reiterated the possibility of revocation upon any legal violations. In a related development on June 26, the U.S. required all visa applicants to disclose their social media handles from the past five years on the DS-160 application form. Failure to do so, the embassy warned, could lead to visa denial or future ineligibility.
These warnings also come amid heightened immigration crackdowns in parts of the U.S., including a recent high-profile enforcement operation in Los Angeles, California.
As the Trump administration pushes for stricter immigration control, the U.S. Embassy’s messaging emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach. Indian visa holders and aspirants are urged to remain fully compliant with U.S. immigration laws, provide accurate application information, and avoid any activities—online or offline—that could jeopardize their legal status in the country.