US Demands 5 Years of Social Media History for All Visa Applicants

• The US proposes requiring five years of social media history from foreign tourists, published in the Federal Register.
• This new rule will apply to travelers from approximately 40 Visa Waiver Program countries.
• For Indian visa seekers, similar social media disclosure requirements are already in place for various visa categories.
• The US State Department has expanded online presence review to H-1B visa holders, leading to postponed interviews in India.
• The changes are part of the Trump administration's efforts to tighten immigration and enhance national security.

Why It Matters: New US visa rules require 5 years of social media history, affecting Indian applicants.