New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- Indian H-1B visa workers who returned to India this month to renew their US work permits have reportedly been thrown into chaos after American consulates abruptly cancelled their appointments and pushed them back by several months. From inconsistencies in personal details, to locked social media profiles, multiple social media aspects can get H-1B visa applicants into trouble.

Hundreds of appointments were scrapped between 15 December and 26 - a window many H-1B holders choose because it aligns with the US holiday season.

As per the social media rules, which the Trump administration has reiterated - H-1B visa applicants - are required to let consular officers review publicly accessible posts, photos, comments, conn...