The United States has announced stricter vetting for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants from December 15.
Under the new rules, applicants must keep their social-media profiles public. Consular officers will review online activity, work history, and any involvement in content moderation, misinformation tracking, or roles that may be seen as restricting protected speech.
Anyone found to have “censored or attempted to censor” expression in the US could be denied a visa. The changes are expected to affect many Indian tech workers, especially those in digital safety or moderation roles, and may lead to delays or higher rejections.