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.

High Tech Helps with Immigration

March 13, 2012
Immigration & Naturalization Law, Uncategorized

If the U.S. Congress does not pass the Dream Act, you may still be able to live the American dream. But if that is to happen, we need more leaders to do what is happening in Silicon Valley, California. According to this article in the Times, a group of high-profile business people in the technology industry has formed a coalition that raises money for programs like scholarships, internships and legal assistance for undocumented students. The leaders of this group include people like Laurene Powell Jobs (the widow of Apple’s Steve Jobs) and Andrew Grove, the co-founder of Intel Corp.

The Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C. is encouraged to learn about programs like these. If you need legal assistance with your immigration status, please contact us. We hope you always feel welcome in this country.

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.