US extends social media screening rules covering H-1B, student, and other nonimmigrant visas
The U.S. Department of State is expanding its visa screening procedures, requiring social media vetting for additional non-immigrant visa applicants starting March 30, 2026. This enhanced security measure now includes categories like A-3, G-5, C-3, H-3, K, Q, R, S, T, and U visas. Applicants are urged to make their social media privacy settings public for this comprehensive background check.
The U.S. Department of State is expanding its visa screening procedures, requiring social media vetting for additional non-immigrant visa applicants starting March 30, 2026. This enhanced security measure now includes categories like A-3, G-5, C-3, H-3, K, Q, R, S, T, and U visas. Applicants are urged to make their social media privacy settings public for this comprehensive background check.
