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Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by uunwanaobong3: 8:35pm On Aug 18, 2025
fergie001:
@USMissionNigeria

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16owwMXhdw/
EVEN SOVIET UNION WAS NOT AS BAD AS THIS OR AS RESTRICTIVE AND SENSORED AS THIS.


VERY SOON PEOPLE WILL BE RUNNING AWAY FROM USA.
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by uunwanaobong3: 8:40pm On Aug 18, 2025
pesty100:
What happens if one had insulted Donald Trump at a point in time?
IT IS NOT ABOUT INSULTING TRUMP, TRUMP IS CAPABLE OF ACCOMMODATING ANY INSULT.

IT IS ABOUT ISREAL, IF YOU SAY ANY BAD THING ABOUT ISREAL, OR CRITICIZED THEIR GENOCIDE IN GAZA, YOU ARE NOT WELCOME IN USA.


IT IS OK TO BURN AMERICA FLAG, BUT TO BURN ISREAL FLAG IN AMERICA IS PUNISHABLE WITH 21 YEARS IN PRISON. THAT IS THE NEW LAW THAT CONGRESS HAS PASSED
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by Tohsynetita1(m): 8:43pm On Aug 18, 2025
Arostar2023:
That still won't erase your data on the Internet. Once it's posted, it can always be recalled by those who have the right authority and resources. Where do you think the stuff you deleted went to? There are bots that are crawling the internet 24/7 recording and updating stuff...
I know but that’s if they want to take it seriously
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by onyxo76(m): 8:45pm On Aug 18, 2025
Pacesetter123:
So this Nairaland you are using is called what?
Community media?
grin grin grin grin grin grin
I believe they will focus more on Facebook whatsapp, twitter etc, not sure they will look at nairaland. I may be wrong though.
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by Proudlyngwa(m): 9:02pm On Aug 18, 2025
PrinceofSarcasm:
Go to school you wont agree. if you go to school you will know that all they need are all your names to confirm if truly you are not a social media user? if its a lie you will de denied if its true they will dig out all your multiple accounts here on Nairaland
And you think its only with ur real name the open nairaland.

I have no intention of going to that hope less country of hypocrites, except am mandated to go for official duties.
Not everyone likes the US
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by jrobbins: 9:18pm On Aug 18, 2025
Hamachi:
Sharing your social media handles on the DS-160 form might feel personal, but it's an important part of the U.S. visa application process. The goal isn't to invade your privacy, but to help ensure national security by verifying identities and spotting potential red flags. By honestly listing all platforms you've used in the past five years, you're showing transparency and building trust with immigration officials.

Remember, you're certifying that everything you include in your application is true. Leaving out social media details—intentionally or not—can be seen as misrepresentation, which could lead to visa denial or impact your chances in the future. Being open and accurate helps your application stay strong and credible.
Kudos. You've said so much.

Let the wise hear before cries starts next year.
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by erico2k2(m): 10:35pm On Aug 18, 2025
fergie001:
@USMissionNigeria

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16owwMXhdw/
It is not compulsory, this is even asked when you apply for ESTA
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by erico2k2(m): 10:37pm On Aug 18, 2025
Hamachi:
Sharing your social media handles on the DS-160 form might feel personal, but it's an important part of the U.S. visa application process. The goal isn't to invade your privacy, but to help ensure national security by verifying identities and spotting potential red flags. By honestly listing all platforms you've used in the past five years, you're showing transparency and building trust with immigration officials.

Remember, you're certifying that everything you include in your application is true. Leaving out social media details—intentionally or not—can be seen as misrepresentation, which could lead to visa denial or impact your chances in the future. Being open and accurate helps your application stay strong and credible.
This is cos for those countries this applies to, them no get levels, why them make am not compulsory wen applying for ESTA?
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by Pacesetter123(m): 10:57pm On Aug 18, 2025
onyxo76:
I believe they will focus more on Facebook whatsapp, twitter etc, not sure they will look at nairaland. I may be wrong though.
Ok..ooo, you maybe right sharrr since it's not all that popular like the rest you mentioned.
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by ernieboy(m): 10:59pm On Aug 18, 2025
motymop:
weird rule, how about those without social media profile?
I was about to say this, so essentially they want to force everyone to be on social media.
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by ernieboy(m): 11:02pm On Aug 18, 2025
Tohsynetita1:
Social post can’t be edited?
Those traveling will edit before going.
u mean social media companies controlled by American companies, the CIA can assess all your data even if you deceive yourself by deleting previous posts. They just only need to know ur account.
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by ernieboy(m): 11:06pm On Aug 18, 2025
onyxo76:
I believe they will focus more on Facebook whatsapp, twitter etc, not sure they will look at nairaland. I may be wrong though.
nairaland is not social media, strictly speaking, it is a forum running on an outdated php script.
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by Tohsynetita1(m): 11:45pm On Aug 18, 2025
ernieboy:
u mean social media companies controlled by American companies, the CIA can assess all your data even if you deceive yourself by deleting previous posts. They just only need to know ur account.
Do you mean can’t or can ?
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by Hehehehehe: 11:49pm On Aug 18, 2025
ebuk4real:
Hmmm...time of reckoning is here, especially those promoting bigotry.
helinues take note but anyways feel free to continue entertaining us
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by YoungBlackRico(m): 12:12am On Aug 19, 2025
Tohsynetita1:
Social post can’t be edited?
Those traveling will edit before going.
Lol, keep toying with the US
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by ufotunang: 12:27am On Aug 19, 2025
akpumping7720:
How will you do it now if you are applying for US visa. You that have insulted the president of Nigeria tire grin cheesy
..they will even give one visa for insulting the president sef
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by ebuk4real(m): 6:35am On Aug 19, 2025
Hehehehehe:
helinues take note but anyways feel free to continue entertaining us
You truly know the clown and the rest
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by Ess: 9:23am On Aug 19, 2025
WesleyPepper:
This is interesting.
I hope they won’t ask for monicker used on anonymous websites such as nairaland.
Nah where wahala go Dey be that o
Your linked email to Nairaland go expose you!
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by lebete3000: 5:12pm On Aug 19, 2025
Watianoengineer:
Gradually freedom of expression is being strangulated because of desperation to migrate. I rather remain in Africa than subject myself to stupid scrutiny. America is not heaven
Comment taken note of by American embassy
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by Cromagnon: 4:16pm On Aug 20, 2025
Proudlyngwa:
l tell you say i dey go anywhere
what were you saying about Namibia again. Is your memory that short
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by Proudlyngwa(m): 4:44pm On Aug 20, 2025
Cromagnon:
what were you saying about Namibia again. Is your memory that short
Na you sabi.

As u don't know the meaning of rather.
Re: US Visa Applicants Must Show 5-year Social Media history, usernames - US Embasy by SamuraiXXX: 1:32am On Aug 24, 2025
motymop:
weird rule, how about those without social media profile?
How many people can actually claim not to have a social media presence in this day and age?
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