Bloomberg Law: Social Media Activity Targeted in Trump Immigration Crackdown

Partner Daniel Pierce discusses the Department of Homeland Security’s proposal to expand social media data collection for immigrants in Bloomberg Law. While immigration officials have long had access to public social media, he highlights that formalizing and expanding this practice could raise new concerns for visa holders. Noting that although he hasn't seen visa denials linked to online activity, clients have been questioned about discrepancies between their LinkedIn profiles and petitions. With that in mind, Daniel advises applicants to carefully monitor their social media posts.

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