The US will expand its visa screening process starting March 30, incorporating social media activity and online presence into a mandatory review for a wider range of visa categories.
The revised framework will be applicable to applicants visiting US consulates abroad, encompassing categories such as A-3, C-3 domestic workers, G-5, H-3, H-4 dependents of H-3, K visas, Q, R, S, T, and U.
Applicants must ensure that their social media profiles are public during the background verification process, where officials will assess online behavior, content, and digital traces.
The Department of State stated that this initiative represents a wider effort to integrate all accessible data points into visa determinations, emphasizing the security aspect and the need to ensure that applicants do not pose a threat to US national security or public safety.
