TheUS Department of States (DOS) has added a question to both the immigrant visaapplication (DS-260) and non-immigrant visa application (DS-160) asking for theapplicant’s social media information. Specifically, the form asks which social media platforms the applicanthas used in the last five years and provides a dropdown with a list ofoptions. Once the platform is selected,the form requires the applicant provide his/her username or handle for the socialmedia account. The US DOS will reviewany social media the applicant uses to collaborate, share information, andinteract with others in an effort to heighten security and further vetapplicants for entrance to the US.
