Facebook Concern?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Wasn't there a thread about this a few months back? Specifically stating that, yes, immigration can (and has on occassion) check out Facebook and MySpace pages to verify the authenticity of a relationship.

Not to say that it happens to everyone, but I remember a discussion reporting that it has begun to happen on occassion and that it is part of the terms of use that gives access of these sites that to the government even if they aren't your "friend".

If USCIS is checking Facebook to verify the "authenticity" of anything they need to be confined to an asylum! NO ONE CARES ABOUT FACEBOOK, get over yourselves.

Though I do not doubt some one posted it...it would be as accurate as anything you see on Facebook.

Good grief.

[baron555 934]

Wasn't there a thread about this a few months back? Specifically stating that, yes, immigration can (and has on occassion) check out Facebook and MySpace pages to verify the authenticity of a relationship.

Not to say that it happens to everyone, but I remember a discussion reporting that it has begun to happen on occassion and that it is part of the terms of use that gives access of these sites that to the government even if they aren't your "friend".

If USCIS is checking Facebook to verify the "authenticity" of anything they need to be confined to an asylum! NO ONE CARES ABOUT FACEBOOK, get over yourselves.

Though I do not doubt some one posted it...it would be as accurate as anything you see on Facebook.

Good grief.

So you are saying that everything posted on the internet may not be the honest truth?!!!!!

[D_n_M 0]

That's not "family based visa" related. Again don't worry about it!

[Sam and Ben 2]

I'd still say that setting privacy settings to friends only would be a good bet overall.

And, of course, not adding any conspicuous USCIS employees to your friends' list.

[Ban Hammer 13,347]

I'd change my status to: Looking for all good USCIS employees to join my Mafia Wars/Pirates/Vampire Wars crew.

[TBoneTX 45,311]

Wasn't there a thread about this a few months back? Specifically stating that, yes, immigration can (and has on occassion) check out Facebook and MySpace pages to verify the authenticity of a relationship.

Not to say that it happens to everyone, but I remember a discussion reporting that it has begun to happen on occassion and that it is part of the terms of use that gives access of these sites that to the government even if they aren't your "friend".

I would believe Diadromous Mermaid (see the earlier thread) over those here who would gainsay her simply because of their own wishful thinking. I further consider it completely feasible that the consulates might, and would, scope any available posted information. It is very disturbing that any VJ poster would flatly say "no governmental entity is doing something" when no VJ poster can possibly have such insider knowledge, unless he/she is indeed an insider. It is prudent to take every precaution to protect ourselves by ensuring that information "out there" is accurate when accuracy could count.

[ScottThuy 140]

I'd change my status to: Looking for all good USCIS employees to join my Mafia Wars/Pirates/Vampire Wars crew.

I went to look for them to add them as a friend so I could send them updates on my status rather than waiting for them to update my status in their system ..lol...

nothing but ####### in facebook under a search for USCIS.

I can't imagine them using their personal accounts to check on us...

[Ban Hammer 13,347]

Wasn't there a thread about this a few months back? Specifically stating that, yes, immigration can (and has on occassion) check out Facebook and MySpace pages to verify the authenticity of a relationship.

Not to say that it happens to everyone, but I remember a discussion reporting that it has begun to happen on occassion and that it is part of the terms of use that gives access of these sites that to the government even if they aren't your "friend".

I would believe Diadromous Mermaid (see the earlier thread) over those here who would gainsay her simply because of their own wishful thinking. I further consider it completely feasible that the consulates might, and would, scope any available posted information. It is very disturbing that any VJ poster would flatly say "no governmental entity is doing something" when no VJ poster can possibly have such insider knowledge, unless he/she is indeed an insider. It is prudent to take every precaution to protect ourselves by ensuring that information "out there" is accurate when accuracy could count.

quite true, si man. and those new to the site might be thoughtful about what they post on vj too.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Wasn't there a thread about this a few months back? Specifically stating that, yes, immigration can (and has on occassion) check out Facebook and MySpace pages to verify the authenticity of a relationship.

Not to say that it happens to everyone, but I remember a discussion reporting that it has begun to happen on occassion and that it is part of the terms of use that gives access of these sites that to the government even if they aren't your "friend".

If USCIS is checking Facebook to verify the "authenticity" of anything they need to be confined to an asylum! NO ONE CARES ABOUT FACEBOOK, get over yourselves.

Though I do not doubt some one posted it...it would be as accurate as anything you see on Facebook.

Good grief.

So you are saying that everything posted on the internet may not be the honest truth?!!!!!

Can you imagine a visa petition being denied...reason? "But their Facebook profile said they were only Friends" Absolutely preposterous.

[jundp 191]

I'd change my status to: Looking for all good USCIS employees to join my Mafia Wars/Pirates/Vampire Wars crew.

I'd really want them to be neighbor on Farm Town, tbh.

NO ONE CARES ABOUT FACEBOOK, get over yourselves.

Maybe not in this case, but actually, a great number of people and companies care about Facebook. People have been fired because of inappropriate content/photos, kids have been suspended from schools, etc. Just like anything else on the internet, once it's out there, it's out there for good. You may delete it but that is no guarantee it isn't there.

While the OP is talking about something different, the point is, your comment that 'no one cares about facebook' is completely false. Which is why

a) people should never put anything on FB (or any other site) that could give too much personal information or that they don't want anyone else to read

and

b ) they should know their privacy settings

and

c) it's not a bad idea to have an email address specifically for things like that with no association to your real name

Just saying.

Edited July 1, 2009 by jundp

[Marina-Del 10]

I'm a bit torn on this. I kinda agree with Gary and I kinda agree with jundp on this one.

I agree with jundp in the sense that yes, a lot of companies do care about facebook and perhaps USCIS is one of them (in that they might check our FBs)

But I agree with Gary in that I really doubt that USCIS would deny a visa because it said that you and your fiancee where only friends!

And for the record, USCIS has been known to check VJ. Maybe not looking for individual people (I don't know the answer to that one!) but they definitely troll around VJ to get ideas about things (like new ideas of how to break their laws).

[Chris_Жанна 11]

Just adjust your privacy settings and do not join any networks that are public. That should remedy and concerns you have. I seriously doubt the adjudicators are looking at FB, although, that could explain slower processing times...... haha

[jsnearline 2]

I could see something being an issue if you petitioned for a fiancee but your Facebook stie said you were already married to someone else.

[TBoneTX 45,311]

Again, I would be more concerned about some consulates than about USCIS.

Edited July 6, 2009 by TBoneTX

[D&R 0]

Wasn't there a thread about this a few months back? Specifically stating that, yes, immigration can (and has on occassion) check out Facebook and MySpace pages to verify the authenticity of a relationship.

Not to say that it happens to everyone, but I remember a discussion reporting that it has begun to happen on occassion and that it is part of the terms of use that gives access of these sites that to the government even if they aren't your "friend".

If USCIS is checking Facebook to verify the "authenticity" of anything they need to be confined to an asylum! NO ONE CARES ABOUT FACEBOOK, get over yourselves.

Though I do not doubt some one posted it...it would be as accurate as anything you see on Facebook.

Good grief.

I agree, but I reckon if your status said "John Smith was coked off his head last night" they might have a few extra questions for you

So you are saying that everything posted on the internet may not be the honest truth?!!!!!

Can you imagine a visa petition being denied...reason? "But their Facebook profile said they were only Friends" Absolutely preposterous.