Australia's Character Test: 2026 Policy Update Explained
Australia's character test now targets antisemitism and violent extremism. Learn what January 2026 changes mean for your visa—and how to avoid cancellation.
News, guides, and tips on social media screening for visa applicants.
Australia's character test now targets antisemitism and violent extremism. Learn what January 2026 changes mean for your visa—and how to avoid cancellation.
New ESTA proposal demands 5 years of social media history plus 10 years of contact info from 42 countries. Comment deadline: February 2026.
Starting December 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 visa applicants must make all social media accounts public. USCIS officers will review work history and online activity.
Germany's Bundespolizei now recommends 'intensive' social media checks for visa applicants. Privacy advocates are alarmed. Here's what this means for travelers.
CBP agents have broad discretion to flag social media content as harmful to the US. Here's what actually triggers visa denials based on your posts.
Iran's new visa rules demand social media profiles, daily itineraries, and escort guides. What travelers must know before applying in August 2025.