Starting in December 2025, the U.S. State Department requires F, M, and J students, exchange visitors, H1B work visa applicants, and H4 dependent visa applicants to set their social media accounts to public.
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State Department Expands Social Media Screening to H-1B and H-4 Applicants_Duane
2026-10-08 02:58 · Applicants should anticipate a more comprehensive review of their publicly available online presence.
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U.S. State Department Requires Certain Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Accounts Public
2025.12.15 · Reported
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