The US will expand social media review for granting other visas

The United States Department of State is expanding its screening of applicants' social media accounts to include new types of visas as part of its foreign applicant evaluation process. According to an internal memo obtained by the media outlet Daily Signal, the measure broadens existing vetting procedures to incorporate additional visa categories.

This policy update increases scrutiny on individuals applying to enter the United States by extending digital background checks to a wider range of travelers. The expansion reflects ongoing efforts within federal agencies to utilize social media activity as a standard component of immigration and security assessments.