H-1B visa: US Embassy India to applicants worldwide; apply early and expect longer processing times

The US Embassy in India has issued a worldwide alert for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, expanding social media screening for all individuals. This new protocol aims to prevent H-1B program abuse while allowing companies to recruit international talent. Major tech firms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are advising visa workers against international travel due to potential delays.

H-1B visa: US Embassy India to applicants worldwide; apply early and expect longer processing times
The US Embassy in India has issued a worldwide alert for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, expanding social media screening for all individuals. This new protocol aims to prevent H-1B program abuse while allowing companies to recruit international talent. Major tech firms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are advising visa workers against international travel due to potential delays.