The US Department of State has announced an expansion of its social media review process for nonimmigrant visa applicants. This update includes additional visa classifications such as A-3, C-3 (for domestic workers), G-5, H-3, H-4 dependents of H-3, K-1 (fiance visa), K-2, K-3, Q, R-1 (religious worker), R-2, S, T, and U. The new requirements take effect immediately and require applicants to adjust their social media privacy settings to ‘public’ or ‘open.’
Key Details:
- New visa classifications affected: A-3, C-3, G-5, H-3, H-4, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, U
- Existing classifications already under review: H-1B applicants and their dependents, F, M, and J visa applicants
- Requirement: Social media privacy settings must be set to ‘public’ or ‘open’
- Effective date: Immediate
This expansion aims to enhance the vetting process for nonimmigrant visa applicants and may impact the application experience for many individuals.
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Source: Monique Kornfeld