U.S. Embassy in India Issues Warning on Visa Overstays and Fraud

On May 17, the U.S. Embassy in India cautioned that overstaying a U.S. visa can lead to deportation and a permanent travel ban to the United States. The embassy stressed that remaining beyond the authorized period of stay carries serious consequences.

Additionally, the embassy highlighted that visa fraud—including submitting false information or fake documents—can result in a permanent visa ban and criminal charges. They strongly advised against engaging with illicit visa agents, emphasizing that doing so risks the applicant’s future eligibility to travel to the U.S.