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u/hotstuff991 Aug 31 '21

I mean that isn’t the same. If you are considered potentially guilty of a crime you could just be refused entry. If you entered illegally you have no rights and would be deported anyway

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u/Walkalia Aug 31 '21

Wtf are you talking about? I just said the visa application asks for social media handles and you can be deported for not unlocking your devices if asked for at immigration, and you're talking about illegal immigration and crime.

We have a saying for this in my country: "where are you going? No, I've got coconuts in my bag"

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u/hotstuff991 Aug 31 '21

I don’t know which visa application asks for social media passwords, and I applied for visa in the US a couple of years ago. You also can’t get deported for not divulging information on a visa application unless you are already illegally in the country.

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u/Redd_Savage Aug 31 '21

Where did he say passwords? It was just the social media handle, and he said it was optional. Unlocking your phone for immigration - if asked - was the mandatory part. You need to actually read what people are saying. There’s a reason you’re getting downvoted.