US Requires H-1B Applicants Make Social Media Public
The US State Department will require H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents to make all social-media profiles public for consular "online presence reviews," starting December 15, a spokesperson told Business Insider. The directive extends global digital vetting to one of the largest US work-visa pathways and accompanies administration actions such as a $100,000 fee on new H-1B applications. The change increases scrutiny of applicants' online activity.
Key Points
- 1Mandate public social-media profiles for all H-1B applicants and H-4 dependents starting December 15.
- 2Expand digital vetting globally to screen applicants' online activity for safety, security, and visa eligibility.
- 3Affect employers and applicants by increasing scrutiny, complicating travel and compliance alongside $100,000 H-1B fee.
Scoring Rationale
Significant global policy expansion with direct compliance requirements, but it extends existing vetting rather than creating wholly new authority.
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