Does USCIS check social media for immigration applications?

Yes, USCIS and the Department of State review publicly available social media profiles to verify information provided in visa and green card applications.

Do I have to provide my social media handles to USCIS?

Applicants for most immigrant and non-immigrant visas are required to provide their social media identifiers used on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the past five years.

Can social media activity lead to a visa denial?

Yes, if social media content reveals inconsistencies with your application or provides evidence of fraud or security threats, it can lead to a denial.

USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status Applicants

February 5, 2025
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Green Card, Immigration & Naturalization Law

In a previous article, “Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record”, we advised that if you are applying for a green card in the United States, you have to submit Form I-693, which is a medical exam and vaccination record completed by a specific doctor known as a civil surgeon. This form shows that you are not inadmissible to the United States based on health reasons.

Effective Jan. 22, 2025, USCIS is waiving any and all requirements that applicants for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident (green card) present documentation on their Form I-693 that they received the COVID-19 vaccination. Pursuant to the foregoing announcement, USCIS will not issue any Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny related to proving a COVID-19 vaccination and/or deny any adjustment of status application based on the applicant’s failure to present documentation that they received the COVID-19 vaccination.

If you have questions or need more information about Form I-693 or any other immigration matter, please contact the Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C. by e-mailing us at azita@azitalaw.com or calling 312.641-0771.

Azita M. Mojarad

Azita M. Mojarad is the founder of the Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C. For over 20 years, she has helped thousands of clients with immigration, divorce, criminal defense, and business law matters in Chicago and the greater Illinois area. She holds a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and an M.B.A. from North Park University. Azita is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Immigration and Divorce by the Leading Lawyers Network since 2012.