“Before applying for or travelling to the US, Indian visa applicants should assume their online activity may be reviewed in context, not in isolation. Social media posts, LinkedIn profiles and public comments are often cross-checked against visa applications. Deleting social media posts or deactivating accounts ahead of a US visa interview may do more harm than good for applicants, the immigration expert warned. According to advisers, social media tends to become an issue only when it conflicts with formally declared information. Offering advice to anxious visa applicants, she said, “Take a breath and be strategic.

Source: Mint December 29, 2025 22:31 UTC