Federal Register notice
New US Policy Requires Social Media History from Visa-Exempt Tourists: What You Need to Know
Dec 11, 2025 02:38 am CST
The Trump administration has proposed new regulations requiring travelers from 42 visa-exempt countries to disclose 5 years of social media history, phone numbers, email addresses, family details, and biometric data when applying for ESTA authorization to enter the United States. This represents a significant expansion of information collection as part of the administration's broader immigration policy changes.
Exclusive: Indian Techie On How She Spent $2,000 To Beat H-1B Deadline
Sep 24, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Amrutha Tamanam was in India last week on paid leave when her boss in the US messaged her about President Donald Trump's new diktat of $100,000 H-1B visa fee.