On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Consulate in Chennai, Hyderabad, and New Delhi issued 221(g) notices to F-1 student visa applicants. These notices indicate that while the applicants’ visas are approved, they must undergo additional administrative processing due to social media vetting.
Key Details:
- 221(g) notices were issued to students at three U.S. consulates in India.
- The additional processing is a result of social media profile vetting.
- Students had already made their social media profiles public prior to applying.
- Adjudication is expected to take approximately one week after the vetting process.
This protocol is part of standard procedures following social media screening, which aims to ensure the integrity of visa applications. Affected students are advised to remain patient as their visas will be finalized once the necessary checks are completed.
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Source: Gnanamookan Senthurjothi