New American Visa Advisor | Sharing social media is now compulsory
The US Embassy in India has provided important advice for all non -resident visa seekers. Any person applying for the US visa must now list all social media handles spent in the last five years on the required DS -160 application form.
U.S. The embassy said in an official post about X (@usandindia), “Failure to reveal your identifiers on social media can be refused a visa.”
This adviser confirms a major immigration policy introduced in 2019, but is now being repeated strongly, especially for the applicants in India.
What does the rule say?
According to the update guide, applicants should report all usernames and handles used on the platform:
- X (East Twitter)
- Tikokoc
- YouTube
This includes both active and passive accounts – even what you have not recently posted. If an account was used over the past five years, it should be listed.
This information is collected under the increased safety equipment processes of the US government to ensure complete transparency and assess possible threats.
What will happen if you don’t reveal?
- Leaving any account on social media can have serious consequences:
- Immediate visa reduction
- Extended processing time due to additional control
- Potentially flag of your mail for future visa applications
On purpose, except the identifiers of social media, can also be considered incorrect, which may affect your qualification for any future American visit.
Why does America collect this information?
The US Foreign Ministry makes this disclosure mandatory as part of its efforts to strengthen national security. Officials say that activity on social media can help verify a person’s identity and detect patterns that cause security risk.
This step is also part of a global instinct where immigration and border officials use public online data as part of Veating and Background Check.
Now what should the applicant do
- Review all social accounts you spent the last five years.
- List of all relevant usernames in the same way as they appear.
- Leave the platforms that you do not think there is nothing – even a ticket or Redit account means something.
- Be transparent-it is better to be revealed than leaving an account.
Final thoughts
This update is a serious reminder for Indian visa seekers and travelers worldwide. In today’s digital world, your online appearance is part of your identity. For a smooth visa process, honesty and openness in DS -160 form is necessary.
For students, professionals, tourists and professional travelers, this rule is not optional – this is an essential step towards getting US visa approval.
Be informed, follow the update from the official embassy sources, and make sure your application is complete and true.
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