India, July 8 -- A J-1 visa applicant received an email from a US Embassy advising them against making any travel plans, even though their visa has been approved and they have retrieved their passport.

The J-1 visa status is typically used by students participating in designated educational exchange programs, including the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP), Fulbright, LASPAU, DAAD, AmidEast, among others. Additionally, it may be employed by universities for students enrolled in degree programs.

The applicant, a physician and medical graduate from Jordan currently based in the UAE, shared the experience on Reddit, saying they had secured a position in the US that required a J-1 visa. However, HT.com cannot independently verify the authen...