News, guides, and tips on social media screening for visa applicants.
A 34-year-old NYC food influencer's Instagram posts documenting luxury meals exposed her student visa overstay, triggering deportation proceedings in 2023.
The US State Department screens your social media for visa applications. Here's exactly what they're looking for and how to protect yourself.
Australia rejected Kanye West's visa under the character test due to antisemitic social media content. Here's what this means for your visa application.
Denying social media accounts on visa applications triggers permanent bars under INA 212(a)(6)(C). We analyzed policy data on verification methods and consequences.
Since June 2024, F1 visa applicants face mandatory social media screening. Here's exactly what consular officers check and how to prepare your profiles.
Sami Hamdi's detention shows how DHS scrutinizes social media for terrorism support. What travelers need to know about online activity and border screening.
There's no official definition of 'anti-American' content in visa screening. Here's what data reveals about officer discretion and social media denials.
A 74-year-old Japanese gang leader's 15-year manhunt ended when a Thai local posted photos of his intricate tattoos on Facebook—shared 10,000 times.
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah faces deportation calls over tweets from 10+ years ago. Here's what this means for your visa application.
Julius Malema's UK visa was rejected after officials flagged his social media statements as extremist. Here's how public posts derailed the EFF leader's travel plans.
Immigration lawyers share what really happens when you delete social media before a visa interview—and their honest advice about timing, partial cleanup, and red flags.
ICE uncovered 275 marriage fraud cases in Minneapolis by subpoenaing social media. Here's what immigration officers actually found and what it means for your case.