H1B Visa Stamping Crisis 2026: India Appointments 2027, US Visa Backlog & Travel Risk

A massive crisis has hit the US visa appointment system in April 2026. Indian H-1B holders are seeing visa stamping slots as far as August 2027, making international travel impossible for many. With the removal of third-country national (TCN) processing and new social media vetting rules, the consular backlog has reached an all-time high.

In this video, we discuss why appointments are being rescheduled to mid-2026 and 2027, the impact of the December 2025 disruption, and how Indian professionals are stuck working remotely from India. We break down the legal and practical precautions you must take before planning any travel to India. Stay informed about the unstable slot availability and learn how to manage your visa expiry to avoid being stranded outside the USA.

Topics Covered:
2027 Appointment Backlog: Why H-1B slots are showing dates over a year away.
Third-Country Ban: Why you can no longer stamp your visa in Canada or Mexico.
Social Media Vetting: The strict security rules slowing down interview capacity.
Travel Risks: The danger of traveling to India with an expired visa stamp.
Remote Work Struggle: Legal hurdles of working from India due to visa delays.
Practical Strategy: How to track slots and what to do in case of emergencies.

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