The US Embassy in India has issued a strict advisory for visa applicants—disclose all social media handles used over the last 5 years or risk visa denial and ineligibility for future visas. The rule applies to the DS-160 form, required for most non-immigrant visas including student, tourist, and work categories. Applicants are now expected to make their profiles public and ensure all information is true and accurate. This move follows heightened security protocols introduced during the Trump administration, where digital footprints became a key part of background checks.