A viral social media post has sparked anxiety among H-1B visa holders after reports surfaced that three Indian nationals were denied re-entry into the United States for staying in India for more than 60 days.
According to a post on Threads, the individuals were stopped at Abu Dhabi immigration, where their H-1B visas were cancelled before being sent back to India. The post claimed that despite possessing valid employer approval letters and legal documents for emergency leave, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials revoked their visas under 22 CFR 41.122(h)(3).
Reportedly, one individual had stayed in India for 2 months and 27 days, while the other two had been abroad for over three months. The post mentioned that they were awaiting return flights — one to Bangalore and two to Hyderabad — as the community expressed shock over the incident.
The same report appeared briefly on Reddit but was later removed. Some Reddit users questioned its authenticity, pointing out that there is no known rule restricting H-1B holders from remaining outside the U.S. for more than 60 days, provided their visa and employment remain valid.
One user wrote, “There doesn’t seem to be any such rule. This sounds suspicious. H-1B holders can stay outside the U.S. for extended periods if their visa remains valid and they are still employed.”
Others echoed similar doubts, suggesting that factors beyond the length of stay in India may have triggered the visa cancellations.
This incident has fueled debate and confusion within the H-1B visa community, leading to calls for greater clarity on re-entry policies and CBP’s discretionary authority.
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