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U.S. Expands Social Media Checks for H-1B/H-4 Visas as DHS Finalizes Wage-Weighted Selection Rule

Consular backlogs in India are stranding applicants, with major tech employers urging visa holders to avoid travel.

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India Pushes H-1B and H-4 Visa Interviews Into 2026 as Social‑Media Screening Begins

U.S. Expands Social-Media Vetting to H‑1B and H‑4; Indian Posts Push Visa Interviews Into 2026

U.S. Expands Social-Media Vetting to All H‑1B and H‑4 Visa Applicants Starting Dec. 15

USCIS Narrows Scope of Trump’s $100,000 H‑1B Surcharge and Outlines Rare Waivers

USCIS Makes $100,000 H‑1B Surcharge Operational, Clarifies Exemptions for In‑Country Filings

DHS Proposes Wage-Weighted H-1B Lottery, Opens 30-Day Comment Window