US Visa Rules: The US Embassy in India has warned that committing crimes such as assault, theft or burglary in the US can lead to serious consequences including legal troubles and visa cancellation. The embassy said that the US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to obey all US laws.
US Visa Rules: Visa holders who go to the US and commit a crime can have their visa cancelled. The US embassy in India has warned that visa holders who go to the US and commit an assault, theft or burglary will not only face legal troubles but their visas can also be cancelled.
Not only this, such accused can also be declared ‘ineligible’ for American visa in future, that is, such accused can also be barred from re-entering America.
Expected to obey US laws
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the embassy also said that the US expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws. This statement was shared on the embassy’s x handle.
The authenticity of the video could not be confirmed
This warning has been issued at a time when a video circulating on internet media allegedly shows an Indian woman being detained by police officers.
The woman is accused of trying to steal several items from a store in America. However, the authenticity of the video could not be confirmed.
Your visa might also be cancelled
Earlier on June 19, the embassy had said in a post that US visa is a privilege, not a right. Its scrutiny does not stop after the visa is issued. If someone breaks the law, the authorities can cancel it.
Trump’s focus is on illegal immigrants
The US Embassy in India has issued this warning at a time when US President Donald Trump is engaged in a campaign to expel illegal immigrants and other criminals from America. According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, 1,42,000 people have been expelled from America between January 20 and April 29. In America, there is a provision for both fine and jail punishment for theft. The fine and maximum punishment vary from state to state.
