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.

Real Estate Deeds and Changing Manner of Ownership

October 24, 2016
Business Law, Real Estate

In our past blog post, “Holding Title to Real Property as Joint Owners,” we discussed the various forms of joint ownership and how each have different consequences.

In many cases, individual and joint buyers of real property do not even consider the manner in which they would like to hold title. However, the decision as to the method of holding title may have serious tax consequences upon the death of an owner, and affect the rights of outside creditors to attach the property.

If you are a home or property owner, you and your lawyer should review the manner in which you hold title to your real estate and determine if the title is held in the most advantageous manner and/or in a way that best meets your personal needs. A real estate attorney can help you with this review, and can prepare the appropriate documents if you should decide that a change is necessary.

For more information about the best form of ownership for your situation and actions necessary to initiate a change in the manner of ownership, please contact the qualified attorneys at The Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C. for assistance.

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.

Azita M. Mojarad

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