f you are one of the 3.484 billion people who use social media and you are seeking an immigration benefit, you’ll want to think twice before posting.  Since September 2019, visa applicants abroad have been required to disclose their social media profiles, past email addresses, and phone numbers. U.S. Consular Officers are required to review your information before deciding your case.

This practice is not new. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been reviewing your social media since 2017.  This protocol is now expanded to the U.S. Consulates and everyone is subject to scrutiny. So, unless you are a U.S. citizen, the government probably knows more about you than you think.  Read More…