US embassy issues visa revocation warning, as Indian woman is caught shoplifting in Illinois
The advisory comes after reports that an Indian woman was recently caught shoplifting items worth approximately Rs 1.1 lakh (about $1,300) at a Target store in Illinois.
'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 US visas,' the embassy said in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).
'The United States values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws,' the statement added. The embassy noted that criminal acts — even those perceived as minor — could carry long-term immigration consequences.
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