December 4, 2025
Trump orders tougher vetting of H-1B visa applicants
A US flag and a US H-1B visa application form are seen in this picture, September 22, 2025. — Reuters US diplomats asked to review LinkedIn profiles of H-1B visa applicants. H-1B visa applicants are ineligible if found to be involved in “censorship.” The new screening requirements apply to both new and repeat applicants. WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has ordered increased scrutiny of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with anyone who engages in “censorship” of free speech considered a rejection, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters. H-1B visas are vital for US tech companies,












