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U.S. Imposes Visa Bans on Indian Travel Agencies Over Illegal Immigration

The State Department enforces global visa restrictions targeting Indian travel executives accused of facilitating human smuggling and illegal migration.

An exterior view of the US Department of State headquarters in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood in Washington, DC, on April 15, 2025.
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Overview

  • The U.S. State Department announced visa bans on owners, executives, and senior staff of Indian travel agencies accused of knowingly aiding illegal immigration under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
  • The restrictions aim to disrupt human smuggling networks and hold accountable those profiting from unauthorized migration to the United States.
  • Mission India’s Consular Affairs and Diplomatic Security Service are actively identifying individuals and agencies facilitating illegal migration and human trafficking operations.
  • The visa restriction policy applies globally, affecting even those who qualify for the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, with details on targeted individuals withheld due to confidentiality rules.
  • This action follows earlier deportations of hundreds of undocumented Indian nationals and is part of President Donald Trump’s broader immigration enforcement strategy.