US Revokes H‑1B Visas of Indian Tech Professionals Holding Valid Documents, Check Why ?

Hyderabad and Bengaluru, June 23, 2025: At Abu Dhabi International Airport, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials took away the H-1B visas of three Indian citizens—one from Bengaluru and two from Hyderabad—because they had been outside the United States for longer than allowed.

The people, who all had legal H-1B visas, were caught overstaying in India for more than 60 days during pre-departure immigration checks. Even though they had letters from employers and emergency documents with them, CBP agents used section 41.122(h)(3) of U.S. immigration rules to cancel their visas, marking them as "cancelled" and not letting them into the port.

There is a U.S. CBP preclearance facility in Abu Dhabi where immigration checks happen before people get on planes going to the U.S. This caused the tourists to be turned away and sent back right away.

Less freedom to stay abroad

U.S. law says that people with an H-1B visa shouldn't stay outside of the U.S. for more than 60 days in a row without the right paperwork. To avoid being looked at closely, immigration experts say to keep trips to less than 40 days.

One worker who was affected said, "Visa revoked and denied port entry... even with emergency proof."

Online Response: Feelings of sympathy and caution

People on social media had mixed feelings. Some users felt sorry for the people, while others stressed how important it was to follow visa rules.

One person wrote, "Visa is a privilege; don't expect exceptions."

Others told people not to use preclearance airports like Abu Dhabi, where these kinds of bans are final and must be followed before the flight.

What Does an H-1B Visa Mean?

For foreign workers in certain areas, the H-1B visa lets them stay but not live in the United States. It needs employers to be involved and follow the rules all the time, even when they're traveling. This event shows how important it is to keep your legal standing while you are outside of the U.S. Travel Tips for H-1B Holders

• Staying abroad for less than 60 days is the limit.

• Bring proof of employment and pay stubs with you.

• If you are afraid, stay away from pre-clearance airports for re-entry.

• For long breaks, you should talk to a lawyer.

This event is a message to H-1B holders about how closely they are being watched and how important it is to follow U.S. visa rules to the letter.