The US Embassy in India has issued an advisory to visa applicants, cautioning that anyone who arrives on a previously scheduled visa interview date, after receiving a rescheduling notice, will be denied entry to the consulate.

The warning comes at a time when thousands of applicants are facing sudden interview cancellations triggered by the United States' new social media vetting rules for H-1B and H-4 visa holders.

In post on X, the embassy said: “ATTENTION VISA APPLICANTS – If you have received an email advising that your visa appointment has been rescheduled, Mission India looks forward to assisting you on your new appointment date. Arriving on your previously scheduled appointment date will result in your being denied admittance to the Embassy or Consulate."

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