US authorities to carry out social media background checks before granting a visa
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Dec 10, 2025, 23:49 IST | Updated: Dec 10, 2025, 23:49 IST
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Following the recent policy change by the Trump administration of mandatory social-media screening (from Dec 15) of all applicants for H-1B and H-4 visas (spouse and dependent children of the H-1B visa holder) – these individuals are facing a fresh disruption.
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