A stranded Indian H-1B worker appealed to fellow Indians to avoid booking visa appointments as US consulate delays leave hundreds unable to return to jobs.

A stranded Indian H-1B visa holder has appealed to fellow Indians in the US to avoid booking or to cancel January and February visa appointments, as hundreds of workers remain stuck in India following widespread disruptions at US consulates.

The Reddit post, titled “Humble request from a stranded Indian to fellow Indians in USA,” was shared after the US State Department cancelled most December visa interviews and pushed many appointments as far out as March 2026. The sudden rescheduling has left workers unable to return to their jobs, creating uncertainty for families and employers.

“ Fellow Indians, if you are in the US, and have

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