Скачать или смотреть Big Update on US Tourist Visa (B1/B2) & ESTA Applicants – New Data Requirements Explained 🚨

The US Government has proposed new guidelines that could significantly change how tourist visa (B1/B2) and ESTA applications are processed. These updates focus on expanded personal data and security screening for travelers.

If you’re planning to visit the United States, this is something you must understand properly — without rumours or fear-based misinformation.

What’s Included in the New Proposal?

Under the updated guidelines, applicants may be required to submit:

A complete list of all social media accounts used in the last 5 years

Biometric data, including facial recognition, fingerprints, iris scans (and in specific cases, additional identity markers)

All phone numbers used in the past 5 years

All email addresses used in the last 10 years

IP address and metadata linked to uploaded photographs

Full details of immediate family members (parents, spouse, siblings, children), including:

Names

Dates & places of birth

Current and past residential addresses

Contact numbers

These requirements may also apply to ESTA travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries such as the UK, EU nations, Australia, Japan, and others.

Important Reality Check (Don’t Ignore This):

This is about background verification, not mass visa rejection.

Incomplete, inconsistent, or false information can seriously damage your visa history.

Social media, contact history, and family links are increasingly being used to assess intent, credibility, and risk.

If you have nothing to hide and apply honestly, there’s no reason to panic.
If someone is advising shortcuts, fake details, or “don’t worry about this” — that’s a red flag.