Archive · 15 Dec 2025
US Starts Social Media Screening for H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants
The United States is starting to check the social media accounts of people applying for H-1B and H-4 visas.
These are special visas that allow people to work or stay in the US.
The government wants to make sure that these applicants don't plan to harm Americans and that they are eligible for the visas they are applying for.
This new rule starts today and is meant to keep the country safe and ensure that everyone follows the rules for their visas.
US begins social media screening for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants.
Aim is to ensure national security and verify visa eligibility.
Screening starts today.
Applicants must not intend to harm Americans or national interests.
Process ensures applicants meet visa terms and conditions.
- Who
- US Government
- What
- Implementation of social media screening for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants
- When
- Today
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To ensure national security and verify visa eligibility
- Visa Types
- H-1B, H-4
- Purpose
- National security and eligibility verification
- Effective Date
- Today
- Agency
- US Government
- Focus
- Social media screening