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DHS expands online presence review to additional nonimmigrant visa applicants

  1. Original Date Announced

    March 25, 2026

    DOS announced it will expand "online presence" review to include applicants in the following additional nonimmigrant visa classifications: A-3, C-3 (domestic worker), G-5, H-3, H-4 dependents of H-3, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, and U visa. These are in addition to the H-1B, F, M, and J visa applicants (and H-4 dependents of H-1B applicants) already subject to this review. Applicants are instructed to adjust the privacy settings on all their social media profiles to "public" or "open."

    The policy is effective March 30, 2026.

    Trump 2.0 [ID #2237]

    2026.03.25 USCIS - Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants
  2. Effective Date

    March 30, 2026

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Subject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas
Agencies Affected: DOS

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