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.

The Immigration Consequences of False Claim to U.S. Citizenship

May 19, 2019
False Claim to U.S. Citizenship, Immigration & Naturalization Law

The immigration consequences of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship are severe. Under U.S. Immigration laws, false claims to U.S. citizenship are treated as seriously as marriage fraud, drug offenses, domestic violence and terrorism activities. Indeed, the immigration consequences for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship are harsh and unforgiving. The foreign national is deported and permanently barred from admission to the U.S.

There are exceptions and limited waivers to this ground of inadmissibility. The Department of Homeland Security has the authority to waive inadmissibility for purposes of a nonimmigrant admission. A waiver is not available, however, to most foreign nationals seeking admission as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. There is also limited relief from removal in the form of “Cancellation of Removal” or “Asylum”.

If you have any questions or need more information about false claims to U.S. citizenship, please contact the Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C. by e-mailing azita@azitalaw.com or calling 312-641-0771.

*This article addresses false claims to U.S. citizenship made on or after September 30, 1996.

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.