Ds-160 social media identifiers

[A.Na. 4]

Hello! 

Regarding social media identifiers question. What name should I put exactly, the one I use to login (mostly email) or the one which appears on my profile page? 

Also, I had MySpace account and google plus account, but I rarely use both, and I don't remember user name, and I can't login to either sites because apparently they are no longer on the Internet,  should I include those two accounts or not? 

Also regarding personal phone number, I have used one number in 2014 and stopped using it, and my current number I have been using since the end of 2014, should I include both numbers? 

I don't know who has my previous number now, I'm thinking it's risky to provide it, especially that i'm not the one who's been using it since 2014! 

 

[givionte 138]

They need your handle, so the name used on your account, not your login ID or password.  For facebook, you can just copy and paste the link of your profile, other sites might be able to do the same as well.

 

don't worry about MySpace or Google Plus.  Google Plus you can always just use your email, but Youtube and other Google related services will cover it anyway.

 

For phone number, just provide your current phone number, unless the question asks you to divulge old and new phone numbers for the 'last X years'.

[2019&beyond 10]

Im sorry but is this something new? I don’t recall seeing the social media handle part on my DS160 when I filled it this past February. 

[A.Na. 4]

30 minutes ago, 2019&beyond said:

Im sorry but is this something new? I don’t recall seeing the social media handle part on my DS160 when I filled it this past February. 

Yes, it's a new requirement. 

[A.Na. 4]

40 minutes ago, givionte said:

They need your handle, so the name used on your account, not your login ID or password.  For facebook, you can just copy and paste the link of your profile, other sites might be able to do the same as well.

 

don't worry about MySpace or Google Plus.  Google Plus you can always just use your email, but Youtube and other Google related services will cover it anyway.

 

For phone number, just provide your current phone number, unless the question asks you to divulge old and new phone numbers for the 'last X years'.

Ok, so apparently I misunderstood what they actually wanted. 

just to make sure I get it.

I have one Facebook account only, but I had two names for it, the previous name 3 years ago was composed of my first name and surname, while my current name includes first name middle name and surname. Should I list both names separately?  Though my current name is what is displayed on my Facebook profile. 

[givionte 138]

1 hour ago, A.Na. said:

Ok, so apparently I misunderstood what they actually wanted. 

just to make sure I get it.

I have one Facebook account only, but I had two names for it, the previous name 3 years ago was composed of my first name and surname, while my current name includes first name middle name and surname. Should I list both names separately?  Though my current name is what is displayed on my Facebook profile. 

I would list both names you used.  It's just a couple extra seconds to add another name, and the more you disclose, the better off you are.

[A.Na. 4]

57 minutes ago, givionte said:

I would list both names you used.  It's just a couple extra seconds to add another name, and the more you disclose, the better off you are.

Wouldn't this indicate having two separate accounts? Especially that I have to list both names separately.

[carmel34 3,620]

7 minutes ago, A.Na. said:

Wouldn't this indicate having two separate accounts? Especially that I have to list both names separately.

They want everything, so list both.  Don't hold any information back from immigration when they ask for it.  Include it all.  If you don't, and they find out, it looks like you're not honest, like you're trying to hide something.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, carmel34 said:

They want everything, so list both.  Don't hold any information back from immigration when they ask for it.  Include it all.  If you don't, and they find out, it looks like you're not honest, like you're trying to hide something.  And it won't end well. 

Sorry, had to add that.

[HRQX 4,145]

7 hours ago, 2019&beyond said:

Im sorry but is this something new? I don’t recall seeing the social media handle part on my DS160 when I filled it this past February. 

Recent change: https://www.nafsa.org/Professional_Resources/Browse_by_Interest/International_Students_and_Scholars/Social_Media_Question_on_Visa_Applications/

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

this is replacing the ds5535 (which may still be given out)  but is to make it fair for all visas 

the old ds5535 required the last 5 years of info (cell numbers,   email ID's,  social media,etc) plus travel outside the country

they finally realized they could track passport stamps so they cut that part out

just follow the instuctions of ds 160

any email ID' connected to your cell phone or a computer (or a family member cell that you use) is needed /  things like whatsapp is an app and encryptied so not part of what they ask for

and my space is a social media so i would list it / if you never delected your profile there ,  you are still a member

this includes all dating sites you have a profile on (past and present)

Edited June 23, 2019 by adil-rafa

[Almostthere08 16]

11 hours ago, A.Na. said:

Hello! 

Regarding social media identifiers question. What name should I put exactly, the one I use to login (mostly email) or the one which appears on my profile page? 

Also, I had MySpace account and google plus account, but I rarely use both, and I don't remember user name, and I can't login to either sites because apparently they are no longer on the Internet,  should I include those two accounts or not? 

Also regarding personal phone number, I have used one number in 2014 and stopped using it, and my current number I have been using since the end of 2014, should I include both numbers? 

I don't know who has my previous number now, I'm thinking it's risky to provide it, especially that i'm not the one who's been using it since 2014! 

 

MySpace still exists actually still log on for old pictures🤦🏾‍♀️ It may show up on a google search

[Bayman 65]

54 minutes ago, adil-rafa said:

this is replacing the ds5535 (which may still be given out)  but is to make it fair for all visas 

the old ds5535 required the last 5 years of info (cell numbers,   email ID's,  social media,etc) plus travel outside the country

they finally realized they could track passport stamps so they cut that part out

just follow the instuctions of ds 160

any email ID' connected to your cell phone or a computer (or a family member cell that you use) is needed /  things like whatsapp is an app and encryptied so not part of what they ask for

and my space is a social media so i would list it / if you never delected your profile there ,  you are still a member

this includes all dating sites you have a profile on (past and present)

and visa journey right or

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

18 minutes ago, Bayman said:

and visa journey right or

doesn't hurt to list it 

it and all media on  internet 

including penpail ,  dating and any other sites you use

i would list things even if it seemed totally stupid 

[Bayman 65]

Just now, adil-rafa said:

doesn't hurt to list it 

it and all media on  internet 

including penpail ,  dating and any other sites you use

i would list things even if it seemed totally stupid 

it not in the list