Summary of this article
Numerous interview slots which were slated for 2025 have been shifted to March 2026.
The US government had recently widened social media screening for applicants.
The appointment changes come amid one of the busiest season for visa applications in India.
Owing to the new social media vetting rules stipulated by the US State Department for H-1B visa applicants, numerous interview slots which were slated for 2025 have been shifted to March 2026, which has triggered uncertainty for workers and families
The US government had recently widened screening for H-1B visa holders and H-4 dependents, instructing them to keep social media profiles “public”. From December 15, news rules are to set in which include examining online activity to flag concerns.
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