Overview

• The embassy stated that illegal entry into the United States will result in detention, jail time, deportation and permanent ineligibility for future visas
• It reminded travelers that US visas are privileges that can be revoked if holders break any US laws or use illegal drugs
• All applicants for F, M or J non-immigrant visas must set their social media accounts to public to facilitate identity verification and have submitted social media identifiers since 2019
• New restrictions target foreign government officials and others found to facilitate mass or illegal immigration by barring them from obtaining US visas
• These measures build on an intensified immigration enforcement push by President Trump’s administration, including recent operations in Los Angeles