Indian Green Card holders and visa applicants are facing increased scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry and consulates, leading to concerns about travel delays and potential risks of losing legal residency. Reports indicate that some Green Card holders are undergoing extended secondary inspections by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), lasting over two hours. In several cases, elderly travelers have allegedly been pressured mid-flight or at airports to sign Form I-407, a document that voluntarily surrenders U.S. permanent residency.
At the same time, visa processing at U.S. consulates has slowed significantly. H-1B and F-1 visa renewals are now taking between four to six months, with many applicants caught in administrative processing despite prior approvals. Administrative processing can leave applicants in uncertainty for indefinite periods, delaying their return to the U.S.
