US tightens social media vetting — how your posts, likes may impact H-1B, K-3, G-5 visa applications

The United States has expanded its social media screening and vetting process to include more visa categories. This practice was first introduced for F, M, and J visa applicants and later expanded to H-1B and H-4 applicants (H-1B dependents) beginning 15 December 2025.

Now, the social media vetting will be done for these additional non-immigrant visa classifications as well: All A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H-3, H-4 dependents of H-3, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, and U. The US will begin to vet applications for these visas from 30 March 2026.