The Trump administration has ordered enhanced scrutiny for applicants of the H-1B visa program, expanding the vetting process to include reviews of social media profiles, particularly LinkedIn. Concerns over ‘censorship’ and free speech are driving these new measures, which require applicants to make their social media accounts public. Reports indicate that this stricter vetting will particularly affect Indian tech workers, as their employment history and online content moderation involvement will be scrutinized more closely. This follows recent fee increases for H-1B applications, compounding challenges for prospective visa holders.