The enhanced vetting applies globally to all H-1B and H-4 applicants of all nationalities, the US State Department said. The move is aimed at addressing potential misuse of the H-1B visa programme, while continuing to allow US companies to recruit highly skilled temporary foreign workers

Despite the additional scrutiny, US embassies and consulates will continue to accept and process H-1B and H-4 non-immigrant visa applications. Representational pic
The United States (US) Department of State has expanded online presence reviews for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants as part of its standard visa screening process, effective December 15.
WORLDWIDE ALERT FOR H-1B AND H-4 VISA APPLICANTS
Beginning December 15, the Department of State expanded online presence reviews to ALL H-1B and H-4 applicants as part of standard visa screening. This vetting is being conducted globally for ALL applicants of ALL nationalities… pic.twitter.com/qMrMrOvqy0