Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:31am on 10 Dec 2025,Wednesday India Global
The US Embassy in India issued an urgent advisory warning H-1B visa applicants after numerous appointments were rescheduled due to new social media vetting policies. Arriving on original appointment dates will result in entry denial. This follows the Trump administration's December 3 announcement of enhanced vetting for H-1B applicants, requiring consular officers to review LinkedIn profiles and resumes for work involving "censorship," content moderation, fact-checking, or online safety. The US has revoked 85,000 visas since January, including 8,000 student visas, citing DUI, theft, assault, and politically sensitive activities. The policy particularly targets tech sector workers from India and China, focusing on alleged suppression of conservative voices and free speech concerns.
