US Embassy Warns: Private Social Media Accounts Could Hinder Student Visa Applications
Elliot Fertik, US Embassy Ghana Consul General, has cautioned that private social media accounts could hurt student visa applications. He revealed that the embassy conducts enhanced vetting of applicants’ social media, and having a private profile may be seen as a misstep.
By Joylinda Laryea / June 24, 2025
The Consul General of the United States Embassy in Ghana, Elliot Fertik, has cautioned prospective student visa applicants about the potential risks of keeping their social media accounts private during the visa application process.
Speaking at a recent forum, Fertik revealed that as part of enhanced vetting measures, the embassy closely examines the social media activity of all student visa applicants. According to him, maintaining a private profile could raise red flags or be seen as a misstep that complicates the assessment process.
“We are engaging in enhanced vetting of social media accounts for all student visa applicants. Having a private account may already be a misstep,” Fertik stated.
Applicants are now being advised to review their social media presence carefully as they prepare for their interviews.
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