05/12/2026
The U.S. Department of State has expanded its review of applicants’ online presence for certain visa categories. In some cases, applicants may be asked to make their social media profiles public during the vetting process.
What does this mean in practice?
Consular officers may review your posts, profile details, and other publicly available information to verify that everything matches your visa application. If there are inconsistencies, it could raise questions or lead to delays.
This isn’t about curating a perfect online image.
It’s about making sure your information is truthful, accurate, and consistent across all platforms.