The Anton Savage Show USA traveler social media checks: How impactful will it be?
Dec 14, 2025
John Foley, a Boston-based immigration lawyer at Foley Law Offices, shares insights on new proposals requiring foreign visitors to disclose five years of their social media history. He discusses the implications for privacy and security, suggesting the hype may exceed reality. Foley predicts potential delays and highlights the burden of extensive data requirements. He critiques the administration's focus on sensationalism over practical tourism impacts and warns of increased enforcement measures, noting the political motives behind these changes.
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AI-Driven Social Media Screening Will Slow Travel
- New US proposals will likely use AI to screen extended social media histories from visitors.
- John Foley warns this will create delays and reduce travel and tourism revenue.
Prepare Your Application And Keep Accounts Open
- Expect to complete expanded forms including family details and social media handles when applying.
- Keep social media accounts open and searchable since authorities will likely access them.
Policy Driven By Headlines, Not Practicality
- Political messaging drives these policies more than practical problem solving, Foley argues.
- He says headline-focused moves can harm industries despite predictable commercial pushback.