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US warns Indians of permanent travel ban for overstaying visas
The warning comes amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration violations, including stricter enforcement against visa overstays.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 19, May 2025
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The United States Embassy warned Indian nationals that overstaying a visa could lead to deportation and a permanent ban on future travel to the country.
In an advisory posted on May 17, the US Embassy in India said, “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.”
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The warning comes amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration violations, including stricter enforcement against visa overstays. The advisory applies to all categories of non-immigrant visa holders, including Indians on student (F-1), work (H-1B), and tourist (B-1/B-2) visas.
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
While these visas may remain valid for multiple years, the permitted stay is determined by US Customs and Border Protection at the port of entry and is usually limited to a few months. Overstaying even by a few days can result in serious penalties.
Under US immigration law, overstaying a visa by more than 180 days can lead to a three-year ban on re-entry; staying a year or longer can trigger a ten-year ban. Repeated or willful violations may result in a permanent travel ban.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) echoed this stance in a separate post on April 30, stating, “Coming to America and receiving a visa or green card is a privilege. Our laws and values must be respected.
India is not part of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which allows citizens from 41 countries to visit the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa. Indian nationals must obtain appropriate visas prior to travel and comply strictly with the terms of stay.
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