Effective March 30, U.S. Consulates will expand social media vetting to include additional visa categories, including A-3, C-3, G-5, H-3, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, and U visas. This new requirement adds to the existing vetting for H-1B, H-4, F, M, and J visa categories, impacting all applicants in these groups.
Key Details:
- Effective Date: March 30, 2024
- Newly Included Visa Categories: A-3, C-3, G-5, H-3, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, and U
- Privacy Settings Requirement: All applicants must set social media profiles to “public” or “open”
- Expected Impact: Processing delays anticipated due to expanded vetting and increased summer travel demand
This expansion of social media vetting is likely to create significant backlogs at consulates, affecting the timely processing of visa applications. Applicants are advised to adjust their privacy settings well before their interviews and to allow extra time in their travel plans.
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Source: Melinda Potmesil