The Trump administration announced tougher vetting for H-1B visa applicants, with a State Department memo noting that those tied to “censorship” of free speech could be denied.

H-1B visas, vital for U.S. tech firms hiring talent from countries like India and China, remain central to the industry—many of whose leaders backed Trump in the last election.

Consular Review Process

The cable, sent to all U.S. missions on December 2, orders U.S. consular officers to review resumes or LinkedIn profiles of H-1B applicants – and family members who would be traveling with them – to see if they have worked in areas that include activities such as misinformation, disinformation, content moderation, fact-checking, compliance and online safety, among others.

Tougher Vetting

Details on the enhanced ve

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