New Social Media Vetting Disrupts H-1B Visa Appointments in India

• H-1B visa applicants in India face widespread appointment cancellations and rescheduling.
• This disruption is due to the US State Department's new social media vetting policy, effective December 15.
• The policy requires consular officers to review applicants' online presence, including social media activity.
• The new vetting process has reduced available visa appointments, causing significant inconvenience.
• All H-1B workers and H-4 dependents will be subject to social media screening, potentially requiring public social media accounts.

Why It Matters: New H-1B social media vetting policy disrupts visa appointments for applicants.