{"id":501419,"date":"2026-09-26T08:17:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T08:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/?p=501419"},"modified":"2026-09-30T08:00:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:00:37","slug":"us-expands-visa-social-media-checks-whos-under-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/us-expands-visa-social-media-checks-whos-under-review\/","title":{"rendered":"US Expands Visa Social Media Checks: Who\u2019s Under Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>US-bound travellers and workers may have one more thing to check before applying for a visa<\/em> as the US expands visa social media checks. According to the latest U.S. visa update, online presence screening will widen from October 1, 2026. The change will add three more visa categories to an existing screening process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For travellers applying for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/usa-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US visa online<\/a>, getting an early appointment can make the travel planning process a little easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Changing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/high-rise-buildings-city-scape-photography-wpU4veNGnHg?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/ben-o-bro-wpU4veNGnHg-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of New York\n\" class=\"wp-image-501429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/ben-o-bro-wpU4veNGnHg-unsplash-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/ben-o-bro-wpU4veNGnHg-unsplash-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/ben-o-bro-wpU4veNGnHg-unsplash-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/ben-o-bro-wpU4veNGnHg-unsplash-1-640x400.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Aerial view of New York<br>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/high-rise-buildings-city-scape-photography-wpU4veNGnHg?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ben o&#8217;bro\/Unsplash<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/us-visa-rules-every-indian-traveler-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US visa rules<\/a>, I, TN and TD non-immigrant visa applicants will face social media screening. The US State Department says applicants must set all social media profiles to \u201cpublic\u201d or \u201copen\u201d for the vetting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>US to expand social media checks for visa applicants of the following categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>I visas:<\/strong> for foreign media representatives, including journalists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TN visas:<\/strong> for eligible Canadian and Mexican professionals entering the US temporarily under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TD visas:<\/strong> cover eligible spouses and unmarried minor children of TN visa holders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>US visa social media checks is an extension of an existing system, not a new requirement. The screening already covers several categories, including H-1B, F-1, M-1 and J-1 applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travellers planning their trip can also compare the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-new-york-city-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotels in New York<\/a> and look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/international\/mumbai-to-new-york-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheap flights to New York<\/a> before finalising their plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/us-social-media-vetting-rule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Social Media Vetting Rule Creates Chaos for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Applicants Should Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/man-writing-on-paper-OQMZwNd3ThU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/scott-graham-OQMZwNd3ThU-unsplash-7-1.jpg\" alt=\"A man filling an application form\" class=\"wp-image-490879\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>A man filling an application form<br>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/man-writing-on-paper-OQMZwNd3ThU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scott Graham\/Unsplash<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The State Department says available information may be reviewed to identify applicants who could be inadmissible, including those considered a national security or public safety risk. It has not issued a separate list of posts that applicants must remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For people following U.S. visa limitations 2026, this is an important visa news point. US expands social media vetting, while normal visa eligibility requirements still apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those looking for a wider US getaway can explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/united-states-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all-inclusive United States tour packages<\/a> that combine stays, sightseeing and other travel arrangements in one plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/how-the-ds-form-shapes-your-us-visa-outcome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How the DS-160 Form Shapes Your US Visa Outcome<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From October 1, mandatory social media vetting will cover I, TN and TD visas. Eligible applicants, especially Indian media professionals, can check their privacy settings early. US expands visa social media checks, making the updated process worth noting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions: US Expands Visa Social Media Checks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does the USA check social media for visas?<br><\/strong>Yes. Visa applicants may need to provide social media usernames from the past five years for security screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the new F-1 visa rules?<br><\/strong>F-1 applicants may need to make their social media profiles public for visa screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the new U.S. visa restrictions?<br><\/strong>Social media screening has grown to cover other visa types, including students, workers and some media applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does U.S. Immigration look at your social media?<br><\/strong>Yes. They may check the details in your application by looking at your public social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is social media vetting for a US visa?<br><\/strong>Basically, it is a security assessment of your public internet activity (profiles and postings).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long does it take to get a U.S. tourist visa from India?<br><\/strong>It can take 4-12 months depending on the availability of the interview appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How many days does it take to get a U.S. visa after the interview?<br><\/strong>Once approved, processing of your passport usually takes between 3 to 7 business days, although it can vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I apply for a tourist visa to the USA from India?<br><\/strong>You will need to complete out the online DS-160 application, pay the non-refundable visa fee, and schedule two separate appointments, one for your biometrics and one for your consular interview. You can also apply through the expert platform like Akbar Travels for receiving the early vacancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/us-visa-rules-every-indian-traveler-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Visa Rules Every Indian Traveler Should Know<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/how-to-fill-the-usa-visa-application-form-a-simple-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Fill the USA Visa Application Form: A Simple Guide<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/usa-visa-slot-booking-tips-to-book-usa-visa-slots-faster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Visa Slot Booking: Tips to Book USA Visa Slots Faster<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-7\"><strong>Akbar Travels Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Best Flight Deals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/domestic\/mumbai-to-new-delhi-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai to Delhi Flight Tickets<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/domestic\/mumbai-to-bangalore-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai to Bangalore Flight Tickets<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/domestic\/kolkata-to-mumbai-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kolkata to Mumbai Flight Tickets<\/a>&nbsp;| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/international\/kochi-to-abu-dhabi-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kochi to 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Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/mumbai-delhi-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai to Delhi Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/bangalore-hyderabad-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Bangalore to Hyderabad Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/ahmedabad-goa-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ahmedabad to Goa Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/mumbai-kolkata-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai to Kolkata Flights<\/a>&nbsp;| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/hyderabad-delhi-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hyderabad to Delhi Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/bangalore-goa-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bangalore to Goa 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Singapore Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/mumbai-singapore-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai to Singapore Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/delhi-newyork-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi to New York Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/kolkata-bangkok-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kolkata to Bangkok Flights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br>Best Hotel Deals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-dubai-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels In Dubai&nbsp;<\/a>|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-mumbai-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels In Mumbai India<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-pune-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels In Pune India<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-singapore-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels In Singapore<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-kochi-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels In Kochi India<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-munnar-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels In Munnar India<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-bangkok-thailand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels In Bangkok Thailand<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-kuala-lumpur-malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-mecca-saudia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels In Mecca Saudi Arabia<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-mahabalipuram-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels In Mahabalipuram&nbsp;India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Apply Visa Online<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/14-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14 days Dubai Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/30-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30 days Dubai Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/60-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60 days Dubai Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/96-hours-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai Transit Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/uae-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UAE Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/singapore-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/malaysia-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malaysia Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/thailand-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thailand Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/srilanka-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sri Lanka Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/usa-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/uk-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/schengen-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schengen Visa<\/a>&nbsp;| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/canada-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/australia-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/newzealand-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Zealand Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/france-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/italy-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/turkey-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turkey Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;|<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/philippines-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Philippines Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/cambodia-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cambodia Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/vietnam-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vietnam Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/oman-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oman Visa<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong><strong>International Tour Packages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a 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