‘100+ Days, No Slots’: Indian-Americans Urge USCIS to Act as H-1B Visa Crisis Leaves Thousands Stranded

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:10am on 23 Mar 2026,Monday India Global

Indian-Americans have raised concern over delays in H-1B visa stamping in India. They said no regular visa slots have opened for over 100 days. Many applicants are stuck in India and unable to return to the US. “Thousands stranded. Families torn apart. Careers destroyed,” a statement said. The delay began after new social media checks reduced daily appointments. Dates have now been pushed to 2027 in some cases. Five US consulates in India show no available slots. Some workers are at risk of losing jobs and homes. The community has urged authorities to take immediate action.

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