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US Implements Social Media Vetting for H-1B Visas: Indian Applicants Face Appointment Delays Until March 2026
Dec 10, 2025 10:37 am CST
The US State Department's new social media vetting policy has caused significant disruptions for H-1B visa applicants from India, with appointments being rescheduled from December 2025 to March 2026. This enhanced screening requires applicants to maintain public social media profiles for review, as part of broader immigration restrictions under the Trump administration that also include increased visa fees and heightened security measures.
New US Policy Requires H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Profiles Public for Enhanced Security Screening
Dec 04, 2025 03:57 pm CST
Starting December 15, the US State Department will implement new vetting procedures requiring all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents to set their social media profiles to "public" as part of enhanced security screening. This measure, previously applied only to students and exchange visitors, represents the latest in a series of immigration restrictions under the Trump administration, which has also introduced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas and paused immigration applications from 19 countries of concern.
Enhanced Vetting Requirements for H-1B Visa Applicants Under Trump Administration Target Free Speech Concerns
Dec 04, 2025 08:28 am CST
The Trump administration has implemented new vetting procedures for H-1B visa applicants, scrutinizing backgrounds for involvement in content moderation or "censorship" activities. This policy affects both new and returning applicants, requiring consular officers to examine work histories in detail. Tech companies relying on talent from countries like India and China may face impacts as the administration prioritizes free speech protection in its visa approval process.
Trump Administration Launches Project Firewall: Enforcing H-1B Visa Rules to Protect American Workers
Nov 26, 2025 02:28 pm CST
The Trump administration has introduced Project Firewall, a collaborative initiative between the Department of Labor and EEOC designed to enforce H-1B visa regulations and prioritize American workers in hiring processes. While maintaining a "nuanced" approach to skilled immigration, Trump insists qualified Americans must not be replaced by foreign workers, with increased scrutiny on employers' compliance with labor laws.
Immigration Expert Warns H-1B Visa Ban Would Harm US Healthcare and Economy
Nov 15, 2025 10:41 am CST
A prominent immigration expert warns that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's proposed bill to ban H-1B visas would severely impact US healthcare access and economic growth. The proposal would reduce the annual cap from 85,000 to just 10,000 visas, primarily affecting medical professionals and tech workers, while eliminating pathways to citizenship for visa holders. This comes amid ongoing debates within the Republican party after Trump defended the need for foreign talent in certain sectors.
Republican Congresswoman Proposes Bill to Eliminate H-1B Visa Program Despite Trump's Recent Support
Nov 14, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced plans to introduce legislation that would completely eliminate the H-1B visa program and remove its pathway to citizenship, despite President Trump's recent softened stance on skilled foreign workers. The proposed bill would significantly impact Indian professionals, who constitute over 70% of H-1B visa holders, with only a temporary exception for medical professionals that would be phased out over ten years.
Nalin Haley Calls for End to Legal Immigration as Young Americans Struggle to Find Jobs
Nov 10, 2025 11:53 pm CST
Nalin Haley, son of former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, advocates for restricting both legal and illegal immigration, citing employment difficulties faced by young Americans despite their qualifications. The 24-year-old expresses frustration about the job market, housing affordability, and what he perceives as competition from foreign workers, despite coming from a prominent Indian-American political family.
Trump Administration Tackles H-1B Visa Abuse: New Measures to Protect American Workers
Oct 31, 2025 08:25 pm CST
The Trump administration has launched initiatives to combat H-1B visa abuse, including Project Firewall and a $100,000 petition fee. A Department of Labour video highlights that 72% of visa holders are Indians and accuses companies of unfairly replacing American workers with lower-paid foreign labor. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also ordered state universities to prioritize hiring Americans over foreign workers on visas.
JD Vance Defends H-1B Visa Reforms: Protecting American Workers from Wage Undercutting
Oct 30, 2025 04:09 pm CST
US Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration's H-1B visa reforms, arguing that the current system allows employers to hire foreign workers at discounted rates, undermining American wages. The new policy includes a $100,000 fee for new applications, aimed at restoring the visa program's original purpose of retaining exceptional talent rather than replacing domestic workers.
Florida Bans H-1B Visa Hiring at Universities to Promote American Graduate Employment
Oct 30, 2025 09:01 am CST
Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered Florida universities to stop hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas and prioritize qualified American graduates instead. The policy aims to address what DeSantis calls "H-1B abuse" in higher education institutions and ensure taxpayer-funded universities serve the American workforce first. Additionally, the state has cancelled or repurposed over $33 million in DEI-related grants.