America Tells J1 Students To Make Social Media Profiles Public

Students heading on J1s will be told to make their social media profiles public ahead of travelling.

The American Embassy in Ireland is also asking applicants to include the usernames for social media sites they've used in the past five years.

It says leaving this information out could result in the request being denied and a ban on future applications.

America says it must be vigilant in the visa process, to ensure those applying for admission do not intend to harm America or its interests.