Hey forum folks, I’m super frustrated right now. I applied for my F1 student visa through the US embassy in my home country, and they rejected it saying my social media accounts aren’t public. But I literally sent them the links to my Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter – they’re all set to public! I don’t get it. I’ve got my I-20, acceptance letter from the university, and everything else lined up. Is this a common issue? What can I do to fix this for a reapplication? 
hey @rajpatel_code
Hey, F1 refusals like this are super frustrating, I feel you 
A few things from my side:
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They won’t officially refuse “only” because socials are private - usually it’s part of a broader security/credibility check.
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First, double-check your DS-160:
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Are all usernames/handles spelled 100% correctly?
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Did you list every platform you actively use?
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For reapplication, I’d:
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Keep all main accounts public for now.
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Take screenshots showing profile → “Public” and bring them.
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Make sure there’s nothing weird/political/contradictory on your profiles.
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Also, treat it like a fresh F1 interview:
- Strong story on why this university, how you’ll fund your studies, and why you’ll return after.
If you have the exact refusal wording, paste it next time - that usually tells me if it’s more security or 214(b) ties issue.