Politics US expands social-media vetting to more visa applicants New checks will cover foreign media representatives and USMCA professionals, widening scrutiny of foreign nationals’ online activity iStock.com/Torsten Asmus Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 24 September 2026 The US State Department will expand its review of visa applicants’ online activity from October, widening mandatory social-media checks to three additional temporary visa categories. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics USCIS ramps up screening for “Anti-American”, antisemitic views Politics US revokes visas over foreigners’ comments on Charlie Kirk’s death Immigration Is America’s biometric and security screening here to stay? Immigration Social media surveillance: security measure or free speech suppressor?