A slowdown in U.S. visa processing, along with recent policy changes, has sparked fresh concern among Indian H-1B applicants.

Travelers who are now able to come to the United States without a visa might soon need to provide social media, email, and family history details to the Department of Homeland Security.

The government says it will fast-track immigration for U.S. H-1B visa holders and spend more than $1 billion to attract researchers from the United States and the rest of the world.

The U.S. Consulates in Chennai and Hyderabad have sent emails to affected applicants, telling them not to attend appointments.

Visa’s stock is up 5% in Thursday afternoon trading to lead Dow Jones Industrial Average gainers. The stock is also on course for its largest one-day gain since a 7.8% rally booked on April 9, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

Even as governments around the world crack down on migration with renewed force, many are offering fast-track residency to foreigners, for a price.

It’s not about politics, but about pleading for mercy and compassion,” said Trecartin, a pediatric surgeon and father of three in Tennessee who had planned to return to Chad in January. “I plead for the children who are dying without care.

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