Archive · 31 Jul 2025
F1 Visa Rejected After Social Media Vetting: Applicant Shares Experience
A person trying to get a student visa (F1 visa) to the US was turned down after the officials looked at his social media.
Even though he had a visitor visa (B1/B2) that was still good, they didn't give him the student visa.
The officials needed more info, so they asked him to make his social media public.
Unfortunately, the visa was later denied.
An F1 visa applicant was rejected after social media vetting.
The applicant had a valid B1/B2 visa expiring in 2026.
The rejection followed a 221(g) process, indicating a need for more information.
The applicant was asked to make social media accounts public.
The applicant's plans were disrupted by the rejection.
- Who
- An F1 visa applicant.
- What
- An F1 visa application was rejected.
- When
- July 30th, as the email was received on this date
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- Not enough information was provided and was subject to social media vetting
Applicant's Perspective
Official's Perspective
Visa Denial
Applicant's Perspective
Applicant believes their previous visa history should have been considered
Official's Perspective
Visa officials have the right to conduct social media vetting for more information
- Visa Type
- F1
- Previous Visa
- B1/B2
- Rejection Type
- 214(b) / 221(g)
- Social Media Vetting
- Yes
