The U.S. Department of State (DOS) expanded its social media vetting program to more than a dozen visa categories, including the Fiancé visa. The change impacts other visa categories too. Social media for Fiancé visa applicants started on March 30, 2026. The DOS explained these new vetting procedures help immigration agents better identify if visa applicants pose a threat to public safety or national security.
Affected Applicants
Social media vetting now encompasses the following categories:
- H-1B visa.
- Student F, M, and J visas.
- Family-based fiancé and spousal visa applicants.
- This includes the K-1, K-2, and K-3 visa holders.
- Humanitarian S, T, and U visas.
- H-4 dependents of H-3 visa holders.
Going forward, prospective applicants must ensure that all their online accounts are compliant with DOS guidelines. This includes ALL social media accounts linked to the applicant. Disclosing one’s complete online presence maximizes the chances of approval.
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