A new US State Department rule mandating social-media visibility for H-1B workers and their H-4 dependents has sparked widespread concern within Indian immigrant communities, which constitute a substantial share of the nation’s high-skilled visa holders.

Effective December 15, the policy aims to enable visa officials to review public posts on platforms such as X, Instagram, and LinkedIn during vetting, raising concerns among immigration lawyers that even routine remarks or resume details could invite extra scrutiny. Advertisement

Concerns rise for Indians

Indians constitute a sizable majority of H-1B approvals and a dominant portion of H-4 EAD holders, according to industry observers, many of whom have established careers, mortgages and schooling for their children under a stable legal

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