US Embassy commences screening of Nigerian students’ social media accounts

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The United States Mission in Nigeria has introduced new regulations for individuals applying for F, M, and J category nonimmigrant visas, which are typically granted for academic studies or exchange programs in the U.S.

As part of the revised procedures, the consulate emphasized that applicants under these visa types must now make their social media profiles visible to the public.

The announcement, shared on the official X handle of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Monday, specified that this adjustment is now mandatory.

“Effective immediately, all individuals applying for an F, M, or J nonimmigrant visa are requested to adjust the privacy settings on all of their personal social media accounts to ‘public,’” it read.

This update, according to the consulate, is intended to support the verification process used to confirm both the identity and eligibility of visa applicants.

It follows an earlier notice from the U.S. Department of State, posted on June 18, 2025, which explained that the new directive requires screening of social media activity for those seeking F, M, and J visa classifications.

The United States has reiterated its stance that holding a visa is “a privilege, not a right.”

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