New United States visa rules slowed H-1B and H-4 processing

The US government has indicated that H-1B and H-4 non-immigrant work visa processing may take longer than usual due to new rules that have come into force on December 15.

While the US Embassies and consulates across the world continue to accept and process H-1B and H-4 non-immigrant visa applications, the US Embassy in India



urged the applicant to apply as early as they can. “Anticipate additional processing time for these visa classifications,” it said in an advisory to applicants on Monday.

Commencing December 15, the US Department of State has extended the online presence review of all H-1B and H-4 applicants as part of standard visa screening.