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.