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Social Media Checks for U.S. DS-160 Visa Applications

Meet the U.S. visa social media disclosure rules and apply with confidence.

Why Your Social Media Matters for the DS-160 Form

Since May 2019, the U.S. Department of State has used social media screening to verify visa applicants’ information and spot inconsistencies. Missing or inaccurate details can lead to delays or denials.

  • Required for most U.S. visa types:
    • B1/B2 (business/tourist)
    • F-1 (student)
    • H-1B (temporary worker)
    • L-1 (intra-company transferee)
    • O-1, J-1, etc.
  • Applicants must disclose all social media platforms including: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (now X), Reddit, and more.

Pro Tip: Be transparent, keep details consistent across accounts, and review your content before applying.

Our Simple 3-Step Process

Provide Social Media Handles

List all your social media account handles.

Enter Payment Details

Pay for your online social media background check using our secure payment methods.

Receive Results via Email

Your results will be sent in 2 business days.

Obtain Your Social Media Check Now

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Review Your Digital Identity

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Easy to complete and everything was straightforward. Enjoy the fact I can complete this online and not have to go in and wait.

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Canada
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FAQ's

The DS-160 U.S. non-immigrant visa application now requires most applicants to list all social media usernames or handles used in the past 5 years. This rule has been in effect since 2019 to enhance visa vetting and security checks.

You must list all handles you’ve used on platforms, even if the accounts are inactive.

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter (now X)
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • Reddit
  • TikTok
  • Flickr
  • Tumblr
  • Vine
  • Google+
  • Douban, QQ, Weibo, etc.

No. The DS-160 only requires your public usernames or handles, not your passwords or private messages.

Our online check reviews your public profiles to spot content or inconsistencies that could raise questions during the visa process, helping you submit accurate and consistent information.

Omitting or providing false information on your DS-160 can result in visa delays, denials, or even bans. Being transparent and thorough is the safest approach.

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