Committing assault, theft in U.S. could lead to visa being revoked: U.S. Embassy in India
The stern warning comes in the backdrop of a viral video purportedly showing an Indian woman being held by police authorities after she allegedly tried to shoplift several items at a high-end store in the U.S.
Also read: U.S. requires visa applicants to share social media used in 5 years: U.S. Embassy in India
However, the veracity of the video, widely shared on various social media platforms, could not be independently verified.
In a brief statement on Wednesday (July 16, 2025), the Embassy also said America values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all U.S. laws. The statement was shared on the X handle of the Embassy.
Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues – it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future U.S. visas. The United States values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all U.S. laws. pic.twitter.com/MYU6tx83Zh — U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) July 16, 2025
'Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues — it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future U.S. visas. The United States values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all U.S. laws,' the Embassy said.
Also read: U.S. Embassy, consulates in India put new student visa appointments on pause
On June 19, the Embassy in a post had said that a U.S. visa is 'a privilege, not a right'; its screening does not stop after a visa has been issued and authorities might revoke it if one breaks the law.
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