social media vetting Archives

US Expands Social Media Vetting to H-1B Visas, Applicants Face Delays

The US State Department has quietly expanded its social media screening requirements to include skilled-worker visas, widening scrutiny to H-1B professionals and their H-4 dependents from December 15. While the…

admin December 17, 2025

International

Trump Orders Visa, Green Card Screening for “Anti-Americanism”

The Donald Trump administration has issued a new directive requiring U.S. immigration officers to screen visa, green card, and citizenship applicants for signs of “anti-Americanism,” with an increased emphasis on…

admin August 21, 2025

NRI

Tougher US Visa Rules for Indians in 2025

Indian nationals planning to travel to the United States in 2025 will face a more stringent visa landscape as key provisions of the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”…

admin July 31, 2025

NRI

India Raises Student Visa Delay Issue with US

The Government of India has formally raised concerns with the United States over significant delays in issuing student visas, following the implementation of expanded screening and vetting procedures by US…

admin July 25, 2025

NRI

U.S. Student Visa Alert: Social Media Checks Now Mandatory

As the United States resumes student visa interviews following a brief pause, there's a new requirement that all applicants should be aware of—mandatory social media vetting. If you're an Indian…

admin June 19, 2025

NRI

Court Forces U.S. to Resume Harvard Student Visas

In compliance with a federal court order, the U.S. State Department has directed all embassies and consulates worldwide to resume processing student and exchange visitor visas for individuals affiliated with…

Admin June 10, 2025