US mandates public social media for I, TN, TD visa applicants
Starting October 1, 2026, the United States will mandate that I, TN, and TD visa applicants make their social media profiles public as part of an expanded visa screening and vetting process. This requirement affects I visa applicants, including foreign journalists and media representatives, as well as TN professionals and TD dependents under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The US Department of State has instructed applicants to adjust their social media privacy settings to “public” or “open.” This change adds these categories to a growing list already subject to public social media screening, which previously included F, M, and J visa applicants. The US Mission in Nigeria has cautioned that visa overstays by Nigerian travelers could negatively impact opportunities for other Nigerians, emphasizing the importance of compliance with visa conditions.
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