A single Reddit post by an Indian H-1B visa holder stuck in India exploded online amid growing visa issues. The US's new strict visa system has left hundreds stranded, unable to return to their jobs in America. Mark Mitchell, a US pollster and commentator, said on X, “Just one new little interview requirement caused utter chaos in Chennai for processing H1-B.” He warned, “This program can be BROUGHT TO ITS KNEES with very little effort I suspect.” The US State Department canceled almost all December visa appointments for H-1B holders in India, pushing them back to March 2026 or later. Many skilled workers, especially those who went home for holidays, cannot get visa stampings to return to the US. This problem started with a new rule from December 15 requiring consular officers to check every H-1B applicant's social media. This extra duty forced consulates in Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad to reduce daily appointment numbers sharply. Even immigration lawyers say they don't know how long the delays will last. Thousands are stuck, prompting one Redditor to ask Indians still in the US to cancel their January and February appointments in India to help free slots. Many have already given up their dates. For those in India, the situation is grim. They fear losing jobs since without new visa stamps, re-entry to the US is impossible. Some employers allow remote work from India, but many do not. Immigration experts warn H-1B holders in the US not to travel to India now since they risk long, uncertain visa delays due to policies under the Trump administration.