US Embassy India Visa Alert: If you are going to apply for H-1B or H-4 visa for job or to live with family in America, then this news is very useful for you. America has now made visa checks more stringent. Not only papers, now your social media profiles will also be checked. For this reason, the US Embassy in India has asked the applicants to be cautious in advance. The US Embassy in India has said that processing of H-1B and H-4 visas may now take longer than before. Therefore, those who want to go to America should not wait for the last moment and apply as soon as possible.

New screening started from December 15, social media profiles will also be checked

The US State Department has started online verification of H-1B and H-4 visa applicants worldwide from December 15. Now this check has become a regular part of the visa process. That means, while applying, your digital activity will also be seen. Earlier this rule was applicable only to those on F, M and J visas i.e. student and exchange programs, but now it has been applied to H-1B and H-4 also. All applicants must keep the privacy settings of their social media profiles as public.

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Why is America investigating so deeply?

The US government says that every visa decision is related to national security. The administration wants to ensure that anyone coming to the United States does not harm the country's security, citizens, or national interests. In such a situation, visa applicants are advised that if you are applying for H-1B or H-4 visa, then pay attention to the posts, comments and activities made on social media. Also, apply well in advance, so that there is no problem due to additional scrutiny.