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US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Islie(op): 10:12pm On Mar 07, 2025
US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants In New Policy

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed a new rule that requires applicants for green cards and visas to disclose their social media handles.

The initiative aims to strengthen security screening, but it has raised concerns about privacy and potential misuse of data.

The proposed rule would apply to various immigration forms, including applications for US citizenship, asylum, and adjustments of status from an H-1B visa to a green card.

Specifically, forms like the N-400 for naturalisation, I-131 for advance parole, I-485 for green card applications, and I-589 for asylum will be affected.

US Africa Online reports that the immigration experts have expressed concerns about how social media information will be interpreted and used.

Immigration attorney Jonathan Wasden stated, "It remains unclear how USCIS will interpret posts, how long they will store data, or what guidelines they will use to flag concerns."

He also warned that applicants may face denials based on online activity taken out of context, saying, "There is also a risk that applicants could face denials based on online activity that is taken out of context", as quoted by TravelBiz.

The USCIS has opened a 60-day public comment period, allowing individuals and organizations to provide feedback on the proposed rule. This is an opportunity for the public to express concerns about the rule's necessity, effectiveness, and impact before it is finalized.

Reports indicate that this move by the US Immigration to request social media handles of visa applicants is part of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) effort to enhance security vetting through more comprehensive background checks.
https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/07/us-immigration-services-request-social-media-handles-visa-applicants-new-policy

Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Namaster: 10:13pm On Mar 07, 2025
By the time the FELON is done with the US, he'll make North Korea look like a tourist destination.

grin
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Newheavun: 10:17pm On Mar 07, 2025
So that they can monitor you properly
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Righteousness2(m): 10:48pm On Mar 07, 2025
Fear in the Spirit, soul and body of nairaland trump haters who want to Japa
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by EmperorIsaac(m): 11:15pm On Mar 07, 2025
grin
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by cenaman(m): 8:18am On Mar 08, 2025
Very commendable
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Ovo200: 8:19am On Mar 08, 2025
Good, that's great, you can hate America and what to live in that great land.
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by martineverest(m): 8:19am On Mar 08, 2025
Goodfor Nigerians especially this supporting trump
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Zege7716: 8:19am On Mar 08, 2025
Anything to secure their country is welcome.
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Ferdinandu(m): 8:19am On Mar 08, 2025
That one na for people running away from their country. As for me we die here. If not visiting I'm not interested in any country. Bleep US
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by mushroomFarm:
Very good move. This will help curb the inflow of extremists, antisemitism, Jihadists and terrorists.


Donald Trump is only trying to ensure that America remains a Christian nation and free of terrorists, so that one day, some mumuric morons won't be shutting down schools cuz of some fasting. People who love religion and the ideals of Islam so much should move to Saudi and Arab countries.

Even here in Russia, religion is s very private affair, you cannot enforce it on people and you should keep it to the boundaries of your home and place of worship.

As friendly as Russia is to Arab countries, three years here in Russia and I have never heard any sort of prayer calls either by mouth nor with loudspeakers neither have I seen people praying in the streets. You dont do that nonsense here. Anyone living in Russia can confirm these. They value peace, freedom and serenity. But go to London and see the complete opposite.
Ironically when I speak with people in Nigeria over the phone, I over hear loud prayer calls in the background

This is why Jehovah Witness org. Was banned. Going house to house to enforce your belief is extremism, shouting prayer calls in speakers or bowing to mecca on the streets is extremism, public display of your fasting, Ramadan or whatever is extremism. You cant even do it in school nor the environment. This is how the world should be. Keep your beliefs to yourself!!

Shoutout to Trump on this one time for all of you to start deleting your social media calls calling for attacks on Christians, Jihad and posts supporting extremists. Other countries will soon follow this route
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by ChizzyBuna(m): 8:19am On Mar 08, 2025
If dem see all my nairaland posts
Dem fit declare me Terrorist grin grin

Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by israelmao(m): 8:20am On Mar 08, 2025
El-Rufai's bodybag comment posted on Twitter now renamed x comes to mind.
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by maivd: 8:20am On Mar 08, 2025
Islie:
US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants In New Policy



https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/07/us-immigration-services-request-social-media-handles-visa-applicants-new-policy
America is turning into a monster gradually all thanks to Elon
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Sonnobax15(m): 8:21am On Mar 08, 2025
grin
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by umarfantami(m): 8:21am On Mar 08, 2025
Another form of slavery loading
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by ImoleNaija: 8:21am On Mar 08, 2025
Lobatan

Would NL account pass? Me I no get any other o.
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by TimiofAbuja: 8:21am On Mar 08, 2025
What if the applicant doesn't use social media
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Amotolongbo(f): 8:22am On Mar 08, 2025
It has always been requested since 2020 to the best of my knowledge
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Hellisreal70: 8:22am On Mar 08, 2025
To fish out Islamic terrorists
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by badoh(m): 8:22am On Mar 08, 2025
Some online content run by some people will later hunt them in the future because they could be considered security risk. For you to work in UK prisons, all your social media handle will be requested and vetted, if you're considered a security risk, you lose the job.
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Nomerci: 8:22am On Mar 08, 2025
Na to create fresh account na,wetin hard for there. Begin spam all pages,say make dem carry u come America....
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Stolen: 8:22am On Mar 08, 2025
NIGERIA SHOULD DO THEM A FAVOUR AND JUST BAN ALL US SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM FROM NIGERIA.



ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, WE NEED SANITY.


THE BEST SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM IS NAIRALAND, WE NEED ALL NIGERIANS HERE TO SUPPORT SEUN.
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Chisave: 8:22am On Mar 08, 2025
It is a good move, you cannot hate a country and want to enjoy the freedon that comes with their policy and way of life.

80% of people that hate USA will pick US visa b4 russian visa

90% of US haters prefer working is western owned organisation than working in Chinese company

80% of western haters prefer living in west than living in asia

80% of muslim will complain about waywardness of the west but will pick European visa against arab visa.

90% of people prefer to live in Southkorea than North Korea

90% of them will pick brazil before cuba or venezuela

You hate them so much but enjoy the freedom that comes with their ways

Meanwhile, i just hope there will one day be a way one can look up someone's activities of Facebook. I sometimes see somw people comment on Facebook and really feeling pity for the type that such people will end up with.

I just wish it is possible to go to your babe's profile, get all the comments she made under various post, the comment she liked, the people she is following and a lot. Sincerely you will know how terrible some people are through their social media activities
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by tunde1200(m): 8:23am On Mar 08, 2025
Ferdinandu:
That one na for people running away from their country. As for me we die here. If not visiting I'm not interested in any country. Bleep US
Have you been there before?.
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by chatinent: 8:23am On Mar 08, 2025
"I'm not a social person and have none."

This will save you problems.

Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by engrchykae(m): 8:23am On Mar 08, 2025
Zege7716:
Anything to secure their country is welcome.
but they keep messing up other countries like Haiti and Libya through regime change, planting and funding terrorism everywhere.
Advising zelensky to cause war and abandoning zelensky at the heat of the war.
USA is evil.
Re: US Immigration Services To Request Social Media Handles Of Visa Applicants by Stolen: 8:24am On Mar 08, 2025
I DONT SEE WHY WE NEED US SOCIAL MEDIA IN NIGERIA WEN WE CAN HAVE OUR OWN.


POST ANYTHING WE LIKE AND GO ABOUT OUR BUSINESS.



THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD LOOK INTO BANNING THEM, I HATE BULL SHIT AND AMERICA IS FULL OF IT.
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