{"id":642,"date":"2023-07-06T14:02:47","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T21:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=642"},"modified":"2023-07-27T14:06:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T21:06:00","slug":"how-social-media-could-impact-your-immigration-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/how-social-media-could-impact-your-immigration-case\/","title":{"rendered":"How Social Media Could Impact Your Immigration Case"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/oijiodjj.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/oijiodjj.jpg 733w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/oijiodjj-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The vast majority of adults in America and around the world use some type of social media. While it can be a great way to help you connect with friends and family and have some fun, the things that you say on it can come back to haunt you later. Social media posts can be used in a variety of court cases, from divorce to child custody. Here is what you should know about the ways that social media could impact your immigration case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does USCIS Look at Social Media Accounts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, USCIS will take a look at any and all social media\naccounts that they can find for you. They can use a broad variety of public\ninformation available on many platforms, including Twitter, Instagram,\nFacebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and more. They will not necessarily comb through\nyour posts one by one, but instead look for specific information that may\nimpact your immigration case, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Threats to national security<\/li><li>Fraudulent activity<\/li><li>Unauthorized employment<\/li><li>Information that is counter to your background\ncheck or application<\/li><li>Marriage fraud<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on what you post, it may be considered grounds for\ninadmissibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Hide Your Social Media Accounts? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to\ndisclose your current social media accounts. They will not ask for your\npassword or login information. Instead, they will ask for your social media\nusernames within the past five years. If you do not disclose this information\nor lie about it, you may receive an unfavorable outcome for your immigration\ncase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens If They Find Posts They Are Concerned About?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The nature of posts on your social media account may lead\nUSCIS to flag some of them. Because no two cases are alike, your outcome may\nvary. For example, if the government believes that you have participated in\nillicit activity, an investigation may be opened. In other cases, your\nimmigration case may be referred to immigration court for removal proceedings\nif you are already in the United States and the nature of the fraud allows you\nto be removed. Additionally, if USCIS finds substantial evidence, they may\nforward it to a law enforcement agency for criminal prosecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Your Social Media Ready for Your Immigration Case<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Look through all of your social media accounts\nfor anything that might appear to be inappropriate. It is much better to delete\nit and regret it than to not delete it and have poor outcomes in your\nimmigration case.<\/li><li>Any time someone comments on your posts,\nremember that this can also be viewed by USCIS. Delete any comments that appear\nsuggestive or that imply you could have done something that USCIS would frown\non.<\/li><li>Delete any memes or videos that could appear to\nbe offensive or violent.<\/li><li>Do not accept friend requests from anybody that\nyou don\u2019t know.<\/li><li>Consider making your social media accounts or\nany particularly sensitive posts on them private. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About the Immigration Process from The Law Office of Elizabeth\nAnu Lawrence <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one are concerned about felony charges or\nother convictions that might jeopardize your immigration status, choose an\nexperienced firm like the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence to give you the\nhelp you need.&nbsp; Please give us a call at\n443.352.3201. 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