India, March 28 -- The US will expand its visa screening process starting March 30, incorporating social media activity and the broader online presence of applicants into a mandatory review for a wider range of visa categories, as per the State Department.

The revised framework will be applicable to applicants visiting US consulates abroad, encompassing categories such as A-3, C-3 domestic workers, G-5, H-3, H-4 dependents of H-3, K visas, Q, R, S, T, and U. This represents an extension of an existing system that has been operational for student and exchange visas (F, M, J) since June 2025, as well as for H-1B visa holders and their dependents since December 2025.

As a component of the updated procedure, applicants must ensure that thei...