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On December 3, the Department of State announced that U.S. embassies and consulates will begin additional screening of the online presence of H-1B applicants and their H-4 family members. This new measure expands existing screening and vetting processes for F-1 and J-1 visa applicants, which were announced in June 2025.

DOS emphasized that:

• Visa screening is treated as a national security measure.
• Officers may review any publicly available online information to verify eligibility and identify potential security risks.
• Applicants must demonstrate that they intend to engage only in activities permitted under their visa classification.

The measure will be effective starting December 15. More information is available on .