The US on Wednesday stated that visa applicants may continue to submit applications, but noted that the US embassies will adjudicate cases in full compliance with the US law, including to ensure applicants do not pose a security or safety risk to the country.These remarks were made in the backdrop of leaked reports that the state department has asked embassies and consulates worldwide to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visas."The state department does not comment on internal communication. The visa applicants may continue to submit applications. Embassy's capacity reflects the time required for consular officers to adjudicate the cases before them in full compliance with the US law, including to ensure applicants do not pose a security or safety risk to the United States. Consular sections constantly adjust their schedules to allow for sufficient time to fully vet the cases before them," a US embassy spokesperson in India told ET.On Tuesday, the US government warned Indian students studying in American institutions that they may lose eligibility for future visas if they "skip classes, drop out or leave their programme of study without informing". In a post on X, the US embassy in India asked students to always adhere to the terms of their visa and maintain their student status to avoid any issues."If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future US visas. Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues," the post read.In an earlier post on X, the embassy also cautioned that if an individual remains in the "United States beyond your authorised period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on travelling to the United States in the future."Earlier this month, the US placed visa restrictions on India-based travel agencies that are accused of facilitating illegal immigration to the United States. India and the US have been in talks over immigration-related issues and the issue was discussed during the April visit of Vice President JD Vance to India.Meanwhile, foreign secretary Vikram Misri, during his three-day visit to the US, met under secretary Jeffrey Kessler. The key focus of the meet was to advance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. The two leaders discussed the early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue to deepen tech and trade collaboration. The visit is happening in the backdrop of the US President repeatedly claiming that he mediated to end the Indo-Pak conflict.
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