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.

USCIS Further Extends Deadlines to Respond to Certain Requests Due to COVID-19

April 9, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Immigration & Naturalization Law

On March 30, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended the deadline to respond to certain requests in an effort to assist applicants and petitioners in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the ongoing pandemic, USCIS has since further extended the announced extensions on several occasions.

In its latest announcement, USCIS has indicated that they will consider a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests, notices or decisions before taking any action, if they issuance date on the request, notice or decision is between March 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021:

Request for Evidence;
Continuation to Request Evidence (N-14);
Notice of Intent to Deny;
Notice of Intent to Revoke;
Notice of Intent to Rescind;
Notice of Intent to Terminate regional centers; and
Motion to Reopen an N-400 Pursuant to 8 CFR 335.5, Receipt of Derogatory Information After Grant.
Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion
Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA)

We will provide further updates as the situation develops. If you have any questions about the available extensions to respond to USCIS requests, or any other immigration matter, contact our attorneys at the Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C. Our experienced immigration attorneys can address your concerns and advise you of the proper course of action.

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.