US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday warned that people who publicly use slogans such as “Death to America” should not expect to apply for a US visa without facing scrutiny. His remarks highlighted Washington’s approach to visa screening and came as India-US ties continue to include discussions on security, diplomacy, technology and space cooperation. Gor said individuals who publicly express hostility towards the United States should expect such statements to be considered when they seek entry to the country.

The ambassador’s comments appeared to underline that visa applicants can face scrutiny based on their public conduct and statements, particularly when those expressions are viewed as hostile towards the United States. The remarks come amid continued attention on US visa policies and the screening of applicants. Visa decisions can involve examination of an applicant’s background and circumstances, with authorities assessing information relevant to eligibility and national security.

Gor’s warning specifically drew attention to the potential consequences for people who publicly use strongly anti-American slogans before seeking a US visa. The US envoy also spoke about the broader relationship between India and the United States, including cooperation in the space sector. He said India could have a role in future US space missions, pointing to the growing partnership between the two countries in space exploration and related areas. Cooperation between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has expanded in recent years, creating opportunities for joint scientific and technological initiatives.

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Gor’s reference to NASA and ISRO came as both countries continue to deepen cooperation in areas involving space science and exploration. The partnership reflects the wider strategic relationship between New Delhi and Washington, which extends beyond traditional diplomatic and economic engagement. Space cooperation has increasingly emerged as an area where the two countries can combine technological capabilities and scientific expertise.

At the same time, the ambassador’s comments on visa applicants underscored the importance Washington places on public statements and conduct when assessing individuals seeking entry to the United States. His warning was particularly direct towards those who publicly use slogans calling for hostility or harm against America. Such applicants, he indicated, should not assume that their statements would have no bearing on the scrutiny they face.

The remarks come as India and the US continue to work across multiple areas, including technology, security and space cooperation. While Gor highlighted the potential for greater collaboration between NASA and ISRO, his visa warning sent a separate message to applicants whose public statements are openly hostile towards the United States. The two comments together reflected the range of issues shaping the bilateral relationship, from closer scientific cooperation to scrutiny of individuals seeking entry into the US.

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