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.

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program – General Information

April 16, 2011
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, Immigration & Naturalization Law

General Information

Eb-5 Visa for Immigrant Investors is a United State visa created by the Immigration Act of 1990 and oversight of this program is done under the auspices of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The EB-5 Regional Center Investment Program was created in 1993.

Pilot Program is due to sunset on September 30, 2012.

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM:

Direct route to permanent residency in the United States for Investor, his/her spouse and any children under the age of 21.

Freedom of Investor to live, work, and retire anywhere in the United States.

Investor and his/her children may attend college or university at U.S. resident costs.

Investor and immediate family may travel to and from the United States without a visa.

Route to U.S. citizenship for Investor and immediate family after five years of permanent residency.

Ability for Investor to sponsor green cards for family members.

Investor receives all benefits of U.S. permanent residency status, including ability to develop and run his/her own business.

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.