Has anyone faced issues with their F-1 visa or Green Card process because of old social media posts? What kind of content should we avoid now?
who knows lol this current situation is unprecedented all around
I’ve heard that if customs officers think you’re suspicious when entering the U.S., they might check your social media. And I also remember that the DS-160 form used to ask for social media accounts — even though most people didn’t really fill that part out. 
So that’s not new.
As for what kind of content might cause issues, it’s pretty straightforward: avoid posting anything that goes against the rules of your visa. For example, if you’re on an F1 visa, it’s best not to mention working in the U.S. or plans to immigrate.
what about palestine/politics? those aren’t against f1 visa, but people are still getting visas revoked for these topics
Good question — I haven’t personally run into issues, but I’ve heard of cases where posts were flagged during visa interviews or background checks.
In general, it’s smart to avoid:
• Anything that suggests unauthorized work
• Jokes or comments about “visa hacks” or immigration loopholes
• Content that could be seen as politically extreme or violent
• Inconsistencies between your resume and online profiles (like LinkedIn)
Even if you delete old posts, cached versions can stick around. Better to keep things clean moving forward.