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.

New Law Will Allow Cameras in Illinois Nursing Homes

September 24, 2015
Nursing Home Abuse

Legislation allowing families to install cameras in nursing home rooms was signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner on August 21, 2015.

The law, which will take effect in January, includes specifications for video, audio and still cameras in nursing home rooms. It also requires facilities to obtain consent from roommates when one resident requests having a camera installed in their room. Nursing homes must post signs notifying residents and visitors that rooms may be monitored.

Illinois is the sixth state to pass legislation allowing cameras to be installed in nursing home rooms — New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, California and Washington have similar laws.

The Illinois Department of Health responds to about 5,000 complaints annually. In 2013 the department found 106 allegation of abuse, neglect or theft of property by nursing home staff to be valid. The new law will hopefully help prevent neglect and abuse of nursing home residents.

For further details, please contact The Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C.

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.