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DHS proposes adding social media question to Electronic Visa Update System

  1. Original Date Announced

    February 21, 2017

    DHS proposes adding an optional question about social media accounts to Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS), the online system used by nationals of China holding a 10-year B1 or B2 visa. This data will be used for vetting purposes. [ID #674]

    Federal Register: 60-day notice and request for comments
  2. Effective Date

    April 24, 2017
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • April 27, 2017

      Agency Information Collection Activities: Electronic Visa Update System

      After the comment period ended, another notice was published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2017 requesting a further 30-day comment period.

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    • February 10, 2020

      Agency Information Collection Activities: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Social Media Information on Immigration and Foreign Travel Forms

      DHS expands collection of social media information to include most CBP and USCIS forms submitted by individuals.

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  5. Biden Administration Action: Approved/Retained

    June 27, 2023

    2023.06.27 Privacy Act of 1975; System of Records

    DHS/CBP publishes a notice continuing inclusion of collection of social media identifiers in the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) System of Records, and to seek comment on the inclusion.

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Current Status

Fully in Effect

Most Recent Action

June 27, 2023 Action: Approved/Retained 2023.06.27 Privacy Act of 1975; System of Records
June 27, 2023
Acted on by Biden Administration

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Forms and Information Collection
Agencies Affected: CBP USCIS

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