India, Dec. 16 -- A Reddit user on Monday, December 15, recounted his experience during a visa interview at the US consulate in Chennai, coinciding with the commencement of social media vetting for H-1B and H-4 visas.

The individual, who had submitted a request to renew his H-1B visa, mentioned that he was among the fortunate few whose visa application was not postponed to the following year. He arrived at the consulate at 8:30 AM for the interview, which concluded at approximately 9 AM.

"After security and identity verification (fingerprints), they separated the H1B/H4 folks into a specific line. While standing there, it hit me ... We are probably the select few (read: guinea pigs) who will pilot the new vetting process. Unfortunately,...