New vetting rules slow H-1B visa processing, leaving workers in limbo

The cancellations, which began in mid‑December as new social media and online presence reviews took effect, have left workers ...

The US is now reviewing the social media of certain visa applicants. Here's everything you need to know.

The Department of Homeland Security is now reviewing the social media of some visa applicants, causing delays in processing for some foreign workers.
The American Bazaar

H-1B visa delays push Indian applicants from January to September 2026

H-1B visa delays push Indian applicants’ interview slots from January to September 2026, disrupting jobs, travel, and plans.
The Financial Express

F-1 student visa appointments resume, social media vetting process tightens

The new vetting procedure should involve an examination of the applicant's complete internet presence, not just social media activity. (Reuters) The US State Department is resuming the student visa ...
The American Bazaar

‘Asked if my social media was public’: Reddit user recounts H-1B visa interview

Reddit user recounts H-1B visa interview in Chennai amid new social media screening and 221(g) administrative processing.

H‑1B Visa Delays Leave Applicants in Limbo

A slowdown in U.S. visa processing, along with recent policy changes, has sparked fresh concern among Indian H-1B applicants.
Los Angeles Times

Congressional leaders call for streamlined visa process ahead of World Cup, L.A. Olympics

A bipartisan group of Congressional representatives are calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to streamline the government’s visa processing system to ensure visitors from abroad will be able to ...