US to screen H-1B, H-4 visa applicants' social media from Dec 15

• US will begin social media screening for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants starting December 15.
• This enhanced vetting expands existing social media reviews for F, M, and J visa holders (students/exchange visitors).
• Applicants for H-1B, H-4, F, M, and J visas are instructed to set their social media profiles to 'public'.
• The State Department justifies the move as a national security measure, stating a US visa is a privilege, not a right.
• This directive is part of the Trump administration's broader crackdown on immigration.

Why It Matters: US social media screening for H-1B/H-4 visas affects applicants' privacy.