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.

President Obama’s Immigration Action – Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA)

November 28, 2014
Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA), Immigration & Naturalization Law

Deferred Action for parents shall provide the following:

temporary relief from deportation for 3 years
employment authorization for 3 years
may be eligible for travel abroad with advance permission

Individuals Who Qualify:

Parents of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident child on November 20, 2014 (child can be any age and single or married)
Continuously present in the U.S. since January 1, 2010
Physically present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014 and at the time of filing the application
Did not have lawful status on November 20, 2014
Not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or multiple misdemeanor offenses
Pass background checks and pay back taxes

Deferred Action for parents shall be implemented approximately 180 days from President’s November 20, 2014 announcement. If you believe you are eligible, you may prepare by gathering documents that establish your identity, relationship to your child, and continuous residence in the U.S. over the last five years or longer.

For further details or to determine whether you qualify for this program, please contact The Law 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.