News, guides, and tips on social media screening for visa applicants.
What US consular officers look for on Twitter/X, how to find problematic tweets, and what content to delete before your visa interview. A step-by-step guide.
Immigration officers scrutinize Instagram during visa reviews. Learn which photos, tags, and DMs trigger red flags and how to audit your profile before applying.
A French researcher was turned away at a U.S. airport in 2019 after border agents searched his phone and found messages critical of Trump. Here's what happened.
Reddit is now on the DS-160 social media list. Here's exactly how to review comments, scrub problematic posts, and protect your visa chances.
A Tufts University student was arrested by ICE following a pro-Palestine opinion piece in the student newspaper. Here's what this means for international students.
USCIS now vets H-1B LinkedIn profiles. December 2025 policy changes require employer consistency, job title accuracy, and clean activity feeds.
A Nigerian entrepreneur with a valid US visa was turned away at the border after immigration officers reviewed her Instagram messages and flagged contradictions.
What happens when a visa officer asks about an old post? Learn exactly how to prepare explanations, provide context, and handle questions about your social media history.
Immigration officers have access to far more of your digital footprint than you think. Here's exactly what they can see and how to check it yourself.
Indian students face highest F-1 visa rejection rate in a decade at 41%. Approvals plunged 38% in 2024, with social media screening playing a key role.
Need to clean your social media for a visa application tomorrow? This emergency guide shows exactly what to delete first, which platforms matter most, and critical mistakes to avoid.
Over 300 international student visas were revoked in 2024-2025 due to social media screening. Here's what visa officers are actually looking for in your posts.