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Your posts could block your US entry

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Ellisa de Oliveira Brinkhoff
July 1, 2026

Travelers to the US may have to disclose social media data. US authorities use automated tools to analyze applicants’ online activity. Experts warn the systems can misinterpret humor, slang and cultural context.

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