US Visa Applicants from Japan Now Required to Disclose Social Media History
Recently, the US Embassy in Tokyo announced that all nonimmigrant visa applicants must disclose all social media accounts used in the past five years. Failure to comply will result in visa denial. While US agencies have previously reviewed applicant social media, this new policy marks a significant increase in scrutiny, prompting concern among Japanese citizens and legal experts. The lack of specifics regarding the review process has heightened anxieties about the potential impact of online content on visa approvals. Applicants are urged to accurately and completely disclose all requested social media information.
John Q. Hosedrinker