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America’s visa gatekeepers start reading your feed: H-1B and H-4 get full “online presence” vetting

Rule Changes

High-volume consular posts adjusting schedules under new vetting workload

The State Department didn’t just change a form. It changed the vibe of the visa interview. Starting December 15, 2025, H-1B workers and H-4 spouses and kids applying for visa stamps abroad get an “online presence review” — and they’re told to make their social profiles public so officers can look.

Updated Dec 15, 2025