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Trump's Social Media Vetting Sparks H-1B Panic in India

12/10/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump enacted rules requiring social media vetting for H-1B applicants, effective December 15, 2025.
In India, H-1B applicants faced panic as interviews were canceled, with some rescheduled to June 2026.
Indian migrants account for more than 70% of H-1B recipients, amplifying the policy's impact.
Immigration lawyer Ellen Freeman warned delays could cost workers their jobs, worsened by air travel disruptions for those returning to the United States.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump enacted rules requiring social media vetting for H-1B applicants, effective December 15, 2025.
In India, H-1B applicants faced panic as interviews were canceled, with some rescheduled to June 2026.
Indian migrants account for more than 70% of H-1B recipients, amplifying the policy's impact.
Immigration lawyer Ellen Freeman warned delays could cost workers their jobs, worsened by air travel disruptions for those returning to the United States.