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U.S. placing visa restrictions on India's travel agency owners


Published on 2025-05-19 14:06:31 - Newsweek
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  • The State Department said it will be placing visa restrictions on owners, executives and senior officials of travel agencies in India.

The U.S. State Department has imposed visa restrictions on certain Indian travel agencies and their employees for allegedly engaging in fraudulent activities to help Indian citizens obtain U.S. visas. These agencies were found to be charging high fees for submitting false documents and information to U.S. consular officers. The specific agencies involved were not named, but the State Department emphasized that these actions are part of broader efforts to combat visa fraud and protect the integrity of the U.S. immigration system. The restrictions aim to deter such fraudulent practices and ensure that only legitimate visa applications are processed.

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