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What are the implications of the new requirement for US visa applicants to make their social media accounts public?

Jun 23, 2025
22 days ago
Leeann **********
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The article discusses a new requirement for US visa applicants to make their social media accounts public, which has sparked varied reactions from the community. Many commenters express frustration and disbelief at the policy, calling it intrusive and suggesting it encourages scams. Some question the desirability of going to the US, while others fear similar policies may emerge in Thailand. The conversation reflects a broader concern about privacy and governmental overreach.
Stephen **********
If they wanted access they should set up a government account that applicants can "friend" so that the government has access. The SHOULD NOT require anybody to share their personal accounts with the entire world. Unfortunately they seem to be very limited thinkers.
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Det *******
Another reason to either not use social media or to only use straw accounts.
Luigi ***********
It will soon be copied in Thailand.

They live by their wits !
Leeann **********
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@Luigi **********
did you read the article?
Farang *********
Just do not go to the USA. They do not want you.
Leeann **********
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@Farang ********
did you read the article?
Farang *********
@Leeann *********
do not care about the article, do not go to the USA country that supports and funds terrorism, approves of genocide and apartheid.
Kenny *****
Questions is who wants to go there nowadays.
Sean ***************
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sadly... Many people, especially still desperately wish to live and work in the new Nazi America.
Tamie *********
Are they serious?? I don’t want every scammer having more free rein than they already forcefully take. 🙄
Chuck **********
Bloody!!!
Jay ****
Never going to happen
Ken **********
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already has
Sel *****
Fking crap can’t even read it without clicking on 1000 pop ups
Kenny *****
@Sel ****
just listen to the audio. Its mainly about students visa.
Patrick ********
Stuff bloody ridiculous America
Robert *********
Very old news
Stephen **********
@Robert ********
I think the official announcement was in that last week 😅
Robert *********
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social media dets (ie copy your profiles’ urls) have been requested for many years for ESTAs. You could state ‘no social media’ at one time I believe. However that would be a false statement in itself for 99% of applicants under 90 years old
Leeann **********
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@Robert ********
article came out today with a quote from today
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