Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:24am on 18 Jul 2025,Friday India Global
An Indian student’s F-1 visa to the U.S. was temporarily refused after failing to disclose their Reddit account on the DS-160 form. Despite the account being public and containing no offensive content, the visa officer couldn’t access it during screening and issued a 221(g) slip, requesting all social media handles be made public. This incident follows a June 23 directive from the U.S. Embassy mandating F, M, and J visa applicants to adjust privacy settings for thorough vetting. The State Department emphasized that visa screening continues post-issuance and can lead to revocation. The case highlights growing scrutiny of digital footprints in U.S. immigration processes. (PC: Live Science & Go Kite Tours)
