H-1B visa row: Applicants get 221 (g) slip as social media vetting kicks in; what it means and impact on future visa processing

As the social media screening takes effect, social media discussions of H-1B workers and their H-4 dependents receiving 221 (g) slips have increased on social media, especially Reddit. According to reports, some users said that after routine questions, visa officers are reportedly asking applicants if social media accounts were set to ‘public ‘. Applicants say they are receiving 221(g) slips even after confirming their details. Here we explain what are 221 (g) slips, what it means for applicants and their future visa processing

What is a 221 (g) slip and what it means