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.

U Visa Validation Period & Extensions

January 4, 2015
Immigration & Naturalization Law, U Visa

When U visa is granted, it is valid for four years. Extensions are available if needed based on the following:

Request from law enforcement;
Exceptional circumstances;
Due to delays in consular processing; or
Automatically extended upon the filing and pendency of an application for a Green Card.

Applying for a Green Card

You may be eligible to apply for a Green Card for yourself and your qualifying relatives if you meet certain requirements, including:

You have been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of at least three years while in U status, and
You have not unreasonably refused to provide assistance to law enforcement since you received your U visa.

For further details or to determine whether you qualify for the U visa, please contact The Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C.

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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.