USCIS Officer's LinkedIn Check Sparks Privacy Fears Years After Green Card Approval
A US Green Card holder has raised concerns after discovering that a US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) case officer viewed his LinkedIn profile years after his visa approval. The man, who arrived in the US in 2015, shared his experience online, prompting mixed reactions from social media users.
The man first entered the US on an F-1 student visa before securing an H-1B work visa. He later obtained a Green Card through marriage, with approval granted in 2024 without an interview. His marriage remains intact, eliminating potential red flags related to fraud.
Recently, he noticed that a USCIS officer and immigration attorneys had accessed his LinkedIn profile. The timing—long after his application—left him puzzled. He suspects this reflects broader efforts by the US Postal Service (USPS) to scrutinise applicants' digital activity, particularly amid reports of frozen Green Card processing for certain nationalities.
The man has no criminal record beyond a single speeding ticket in 2023. Despite this, his case has drawn attention online. Some commenters dismissed the LinkedIn view as routine, while others shared fears about increasing surveillance in immigration procedures.
The incident highlights growing concerns over how USCIS monitors applicants beyond traditional checks. While his Green Card remains valid, the unexpected profile view has left him questioning whether digital scrutiny is becoming standard practice by the USPS. The case adds to wider discussions about transparency in immigration processing.
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