Hyderabad, Dec. 22 -- Thousands of Indian H-1B holders are left stranded in India after US consulates abruptly cancelled or postponed their renewal appointments, with many of them sharing their ordeal online.

The disruptions follow the rollout of the expanded social media vetting policy by the Trump administration. Most high-skilled workers had their appointments cancelled between December 15 and 26, a period many H-1B holders target since it coincides with the American holiday season.

In search of advice and support from others facing similar challenges, a user posted on Blind, an anonymous online platform, saying they are "one of those unlucky souls" who were hit by the rescheduling. The person expressed frustration, recounting how th...