The US has tightened H-1B visa rules, causing worry among Indian workers and others. Social media is filled with posts about visa cancellations due to past arrests, domestic violence charges, or DUI cases. Many foreign workers awaiting visa extensions or stamping are anxious. One H-1B holder on Reddit asked if people arrested in the past can still get an extension. They shared their story: arrested in a 2022 domestic violence case, never convicted, case dismissed, and record expunged in 2025. But the online posts left them “extremely anxious.” The user wanted to know if others with similar backgrounds succeeded in visa extensions or stamping without issues and if anyone received requests for evidence (RFE) but got approval. Replies say arrest records stay accessible to the embassy even if expunged. One user said they were arrested for domestic violence in 2025, wife withdrew charges, and case dismissed. Records were expunged, but at their biometrics and interview in Chennai, the consulate saw the records. They were asked to provide documents and got a 221(g) for a psychiatric evaluation. Their medical report is sent and they are waiting for a response, but the status shows refused for many days. Another user shared, “I recently had a similar DV case in 2025. My attorney advised not to expunge it now. You can expect 221(g) for sure. There's no quick approval if you had prior arrests.” This user noted no one with past arrests avoids 221(g), though many do not get their visas revoked. Cases dropped or dismissed tend to get more positive responses than DUI cases, which can lead to reduced charges but still trigger concerns. These new rules are a clear setback for Indian workers and others relying on H-1B visas in the US.