Kathmandu, July 9 -- The Embassy of the United States of America in Kathmandu has announced that all applicants for F, M, and J category non-immigrant visas must now disclose all social media usernames or handles used over the past five years when completing the DS-160 visa application form.

Earlier, on June 26, the embassy had urged all applicants for F, M, and J category non-immigrant visas to set their personal social media accounts to public, saying the move is aimed at aiding the vetting process.

The embassy stated that applicants are required to certify the truthfulness and accuracy of the information provided before signing and submitting their application. Failing to include relevant social media details could result in visa den...