The United States is taking action against bots that are hindering the visa interview appointment process in India, leading to applicants resorting to paying agents as much as Rs 35,000 for expedited slots. The US embassy has invalidated approximately 2,000 appointments that were made using bots and is halting the scheduling rights of the accounts involved to tackle fraudulent activities. This crackdown comes as a response to the increasing prevalence of automated systems manipulating the visa appointment system, causing delays and disruptions for genuine applicants. By canceling appointments made by bots and suspending related accounts, the US embassy aims to restore fairness and integrity to the visa application process for individuals seeking to travel to the United States from India. Applicants are urged to book their visa interview slots through official channels and avoid engaging with unauthorized agents to prevent falling victim to scams or exploitation. The embassy’s efforts to combat bot interference in the visa appointment system are part of a broader initiative to enhance security and transparency in the visa application process, ensuring that appointments are allocated fairly and efficiently to eligible applicants.