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H-1B visa curbs: US reschedules December interviews to 2026; tighter social media checks slow processing

US consulates are canceling and rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa appointments for late 2025 to March 2026 due to new mandatory online presence reviews. Applicants must now make social media accounts public for assessment, leading to reduced interview slots and extended vetting processes. These changes, alongside other H-1B policy tightenings, are expected to delay approvals and impact workforce planning.