US embassy in India warns of visa revocation, deportation: ‘Screening doesn’t stop after issue’

The US Embassy in India issued a public advisory on Saturday, stating that visa holders who violate American laws or immigration regulations may face visa revocation and deportation. The advisory emphasized that visa screening continues even after issuance and that compliance with all rules is mandatory throughout the visa holder's stay in the United States.

In a statement posted on X, the embassy said, “US visa screening does not stop after a visa is issued. We continuously check visa holders to ensure they follow all US laws and immigration rules — and we will revoke their visas and deport them if they don’t.” This comes amid heightened immigration checks and enforcement actions initiated by US authorities in recent months.

Earlier this week, the embassy had issued a specific advisory to applicants for F, M, and J non-immigrant visas — typically for students and exchange visitors — advising them to make their social media accounts public to allow review by immigration officials. The embassy warned that “falsifying or omitting information” about social media activity may result in visa denial or permanent ineligibility.

A previous statement from the embassy reiterated that a US visa is “a privilege, not a right,” and added that each visa adjudication is considered “a national security decision.” Since 2019, all visa applicants have been required to submit social media identifiers for all platforms used in the previous five years to assist in identity verification and legal admissibility assessments.

The embassy also announced the introduction of a $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” applicable to all non-immigrant visa categories starting in 2026. The fee will function like a refundable security deposit, depending on whether the visa holder meets specific compliance conditions. The embassy has been releasing digital advisories to inform the public about legal obligations and the consequences of immigration violations, including detention, deportation, and bans on future applications.