NITN | @notintownlive | 30 Mar 2026, 06:14 am
US Visa
US makes certain changes in visa rules. Photo: Unsplash
The United States will introduce new changes to its visa screening process starting March 30, requiring applicants in several non-immigrant visa categories—including H-1B and others—to undergo enhanced vetting of their social media activity.
According to the US Department of State, the expanded online presence review will now cover additional visa categories such as A-3, C-3 (domestic workers), G-5, H-3, H-4 dependents of H-3 visa holders, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, and U visas.
This expansion builds on existing screening measures that already apply to H-1B applicants and dependents, as well as F, M, and J student and exchange visitor visa categories.
To support the updated vetting process, applicants in the affected categories are being instructed to set their social media accounts to “public” or “open” to facilitate review.
The Department of State said it uses all available information in visa screening to identify individuals who may be inadmissible to the United States, including those who could pose risks to national security or public safety.
It added that all visa applicants undergo thorough background and security vetting as part of the process.
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