Visa Policy Tracker For
Social Media Screening and Vetting

From October 1, 2026, TN (USMCA professionals), TD dependents and I (foreign media) visa applicants must set every social media profile to public for the online-presence review — including cases still pending on that date. Mainly affects Mexican applicants who get TN/TD visas at a consulate.

From March 30, 2026, the public-profile and online-presence review applies to roughly 14 more nonimmigrant categories, including K-1 fiancé(e) and R-1 religious worker visas.

From December 15, 2025, H-1B specialty workers and H-4 dependents must set all social media profiles to public for a full online-presence review.

The U.S. Department of State officially announced expanded screening and vetting procedures for all visa applicants, including comprehensive social media review.

The U.S. requires public social media settings for F, M, and J visa applicants. Students must ensure their social media profiles are set to public for review.

U.S. requires public social media settings for F, M and J visa applicants. Private accounts may need to be made public during the application process.

Since 2019, the Department of State requires all visa applicants to disclose their social media handles on DS-160 and DS-260 forms, covering 5 years of history.

The Trump administration demands travelers' social media handles, including those from Visa Waiver Program countries. Enhanced vetting procedures are being implemented.

Germany proposes enhanced social media checks for Schengen visa applicants to prevent fraud. The proposal aims to strengthen border security across the EU.

U.S. plans mandatory social media disclosure for German visa waiver travelers. This expands existing requirements to VWP countries.