Immigration lawyers say not only visas, but green cards may also be delayed after social media review; “Posts about side hustles…”

Abhisha Parikh, an immigration attorney in New Jersey, said that while consular officials can deny a visa after reviewing an applicant’s social media history, the same can happen to green card applicants. This can even include old dating app activity. Indian CEO Jasveer Singh caused an uproar over his B1/B2 visa denial, with Singh blasting the embassy’s lack of logic on X, telling him that his relationship with India was not strong enough to convince officials that he did not intend to settle in the United States and would definitely return to India. Singer’s past social media comments criticizing Americans for electing President Donald Trump in 2016 have surfaced and been touted by social media commentators as the real reason for the visa denial. But social media comments have been proven to hurt not only visa prospects, but green card chances as well. Attorney Parikh identifies five red flags that could hinder the growth of social media. Green card application. Inconsistent locationIf your application says Florida but your posts are always tagged in New York, that raises credibility issues, Parikh said. References to “side hustle”If a social media post mentions freelancing, a side hustle, or “service DM,” it will draw attention and make the hire appear unauthorized. If the post doesn’t match the reported earningsParikh said luxury travel, brand-name products or expensive cars while on a student visa could raise questions about unreported income or fraud. Timeline conflictLawyers explain that comments or captions that are inconsistent with your relationship or length of residence can be used against you.Old dating app activityParikh added that screenshots or messages claiming exclusivity or post-marriage could seriously undermine a case based on marriage.