US EditionUS halts new student visa interviews as it weighs social media vetting: Report
- On Tuesday, the U.S. State Department temporarily stopped arranging new visa interview appointments worldwide for international students as it develops enhanced policies for social media checks and vetting.
- This pause follows the Trump administration's policy of intensified scrutiny and social media reviews of visa applicants, which continue under President Biden.
- The State Department instructed consulates not to add student visa appointment capacity until new guidance arrives, affecting consular operations and resources immediately.
- Tammy Bruce, speaking for the State Department, highlighted that all available measures are employed to thoroughly screen individuals seeking entry into the United States, underscoring the focus on security.
- The suspension may delay student visas, disrupt enrollment for upcoming terms, and could reduce international student numbers, potentially impacting university budgets reliant on full tuition.
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Report: Feds Plan to Step Up Vetting for Student Visas
The Trump administration is considering mandatory social media checks for all foreign students applying to study in the US. A cable obtained by Politico directs US embassies and consulates to halt scheduling new visa interviews for students until further notice to prepare for stepped-up vetting. The order, signed by Secretary...
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