H-1B, H-4 Visa Interviews in India Postponed; Social Media Screening Mandatory

• US consulates in India have postponed H-1B and H-4 visa interviews for several months.
• Hundreds of interviews are delayed by 2-4 months, impacting Indian professionals and their families.
• Mandatory "social media screening" for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants will begin on December 15, causing interview cancellations/rescheduling.
• India receives the largest share of the 85,000 H-1B visas issued annually by the US, with over 70% going to Indians in 2024-25.

Why It Matters: US H-1B visa delays and social media screening impact Indian professionals.