State Department Announces Expanded Screening and Vetting of H-1B and H-4 Visa Applications

Starting December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will expand its online presence review to include all H-1B and dependent H-4 visa applicants. As part of the expansion, announced by the State Department on December 3, 2025, H-1B and H-4 visa applicants must make their social media profiles public for review during visa processing.