US Mandates Social Media Screening for H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants

• US H-1B and H-4 visa applicants will now face mandatory social media screening.
• The new rule, effective December 15, requires applicants to make all social media profiles public.
• This policy, previously for student visas, now extends to IT professionals and their families.
• The Trump administration justifies the move citing national security, stating a US visa is a privilege, not a right.
• The new requirement has led to rescheduling of H-1B visa interviews in India.

Why It Matters: US H-1B/H-4 visas now require public social media, affecting eligibility for applicants.