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The US Embassy in India has issued a warning to visa applicants, advising them to be wary of fraudulent schemes that claim to guarantee approvals and successful travel outcomes, especially given the current visa processing delays.
The United States Embassy in India has disseminated a public notice to visa applicants, drawing attention to an escalation in visa-related fraudulent activities. This advisory is issued in light of persistent delays affecting H-1B visa processing and renewals, which have resulted in many individuals being unable to secure timely visa appointments and consequently remaining in India, thus becoming vulnerable to scams.
Visa Scams Amid H-1B Delays
The embassy issued a warning on X, alerting the public to individuals falsely presenting themselves as official representatives or go-betweens. These individuals are reportedly contacting visa applicants with promises of guaranteed visas or expedited processing. The embassy emphasized that these assertions are untrue and frequently result in financial detriment, disrupted travel arrangements, and extended periods of doubt for those seeking visas.
The embassy reiterated that securing a US visa is exclusively possible through official avenues. All visa appointment scheduling must be conducted via the designated website, www.ustraveldocs.com. In a video statement, embassy personnel declared that anyone attempting to circumvent this official procedure is engaged in fraudulent activity aimed at deceiving applicants.
Furthermore, officials addressed the role of visa facilitators and travel agents. They clarified that no agent, intermediary, or organization possesses the power to sway visa determinations or accelerate application timelines. The embassy noted that some agents solicit additional fees by promising early appointment slots or guaranteed approvals, but these claims are unfounded. Applicants are instructed by the embassy to remit only the fees stipulated within the official application framework, and no additional payments are required.
