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All H-1B, H-4 visa applicants to face enhanced online vetting from December 15
The enhanced vetting applies globally to all H-1B and H-4 applicants of all nationalities, the US State Department said. The move is aimed at addressing potential misuse of the H-1B visa programme, while continuing to allow US companies to recruit highly skilled temporary foreign workers
Despite the additional scrutiny, US embassies and consulates will continue to accept and process H-1B and H-4 non-immigrant visa applications. Representational pic
The United States (US) Department of State has expanded online presence reviews for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants as part of its standard visa screening process, effective December 15.
WORLDWIDE ALERT FOR H-1B AND H-4 VISA APPLICANTS
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) December 22, 2025
Beginning December 15, the Department of State expanded online presence reviews to ALL H-1B and H-4 applicants as part of standard visa screening. This vetting is being conducted globally for ALL applicants of ALL nationalities… pic.twitter.com/qMrMrOvqy0
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