visa processing delays

Discussions on WindowsForum.com about visa processing delays focus on the U.S. Department of State's expanded social media and online presence screening for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, effective December 15, 2025. This new vetting regime, previously applied to student and exchange visitor categories, is causing appointment cancellations, longer processing times, and raising concerns about privacy, workplace mobility, and compliance steps for applicants and employers. The tag covers practical impacts and procedural changes related to these delays.