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India Breaks Silence on US Requirement for Social Media Details in Visa Applications: ‘Should Be on the Basis…’
- The US has mandated that visa applicants, including those for F, M, and J visas, disclose all social media usernames used in the past five years, citing national security concerns.
- The US Embassy warned that failing to provide social media information could lead to visa denial and future ineligibility.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs stated that all visa applications should be treated based on merit, emphasizing engagement with the US on mobility issues.
- The US Embassy reiterated that failure to disclose social media information could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future visas.
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Why US Wants Access To Social Media Accounts Of Visa Applicants: Explained
The United States has mandated that all visa applicants, including Indians, set their social media accounts to public for enhanced screening of tourists and immigrants in view of "national security...
·New Delhi, India
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US visa applicants face delays tied to social media review
A week after the U.S. Embassy in Seoul resumed visa interviews, new policies granting consular officers broad discretion to review social media have introduced a new layer of complexity for students preparing to study abroad. According to recent applicants, most are receiving what is informally known as a “green letter” after their interviews. The notice is given to individuals who are not immediately deemed ineligible but require further review…
·Korea, Republic of
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