US Cancels H-1B Visas for 3 Workers Over Extended Stay in India

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https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/06/22/us-cancels-h-1b-visas-for-some-indian-workers/

BENGALURU— Three Indian nationals on H-1B visas with roles tied to US employers were denied entry into the United States at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

 

The U.S. authorities revoked their visas after determining the workers had stayed in India (BLR and HYD) beyond the allowed period of stay.

 

Despite presenting employer letters and emergency justifications, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at the AUH Preclearance facility denied their entry, citing a violation of the permissible 60-day stay rule for H-1B visa holders.

 

US Cancels H-1B Visas

The affected passengers were scheduled to return to the United States via Abu Dhabi (AUH) but were stopped during preclearance checks conducted by U.S. CBP.

 

According to a message shared by one of the individuals on social media, all three were informed that their H-1B visas (non-immigrant employment visas) had been cancelled due to overstaying in India—one for nearly three months, the others even longer.

 

The incident underscores the strict enforcement of visa regulations, especially at ports with U.S. preclearance. Abu Dhabi International Airport’s CBP facility allows travelers to complete U.S. immigration checks before boarding, leading to immediate deportations if issues are found.

 

One of the workers detailed how all submitted evidence, including employer approvals and medical emergencies, was disregarded. Their visas were stamped as “cancelled” under INA Section 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I), and they were sent back to India (BLR/HYD).