March 26, 2026
DOS Expands Social Media Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants
The US Department of State (DOS) has announced an expansion of its visa screening and vetting procedures, significantly broadening the use of social media review across
Read More »December 10, 2025
CBP, DHS Issue Proposed Rule Mandating Social Media Checks for ESTA
On December 10, 2025, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register notice that would
Read More »December 3, 2025
DOS Expands Online Presence Review for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
Starting December 15, 2025, the US Department of State (DOS) will expand its online presence review requirement to include all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents.
Read More »June 19, 2025
US Expands Vetting for Student Visa Applicants Including Social Media Review
On June 18, 2025, the State Department announced that overseas posts would soon resume scheduling F, M and J nonimmigrant visa applications. However, under new guidance, the
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