Policy Timeline
Visa Social Media Policy Evolution
How social media vetting requirements have developed and expanded over time.
1
2017: Executive Order Directives
Enhanced vetting procedures announced, including social media review expansion.
- Executive Order 13780 called for enhanced screening procedures
2
2019: DS-160 Social Media Section Added
Formal requirement for social media handle disclosure on DS-160 forms.
- 22 CFR Part 41 amended to require social media identifiers
3
2020-2023: Expanded Implementation
Social media review became standard practice for most visa categories.
- Training and procedures standardized across consulates
4
2024-2025: Enhanced H-1B Screening
Work visa categories receive additional social media scrutiny.
- USCIS enhanced vetting for employment-based visas
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