US EditionTrump administration orders extra vetting of all visa applicants linked to Harvard University
- The Trump administration implemented an immediate, pilot program requiring enhanced vetting for all visa applicants associated with Harvard University, distributing the directive across U.S. Embassies and consulates worldwide.
- This action comes amid rising tensions after the federal government withdrew $2.6 billion in research funding from Harvard and canceled its permission to enroll foreign students.
- The vetting directs consular officers to examine applicants' online presence broadly, noting private or absent social media accounts and screening for signs of antisemitism amid claims Harvard failed to curb such behavior on campus.
- A directive issued under Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed officials to deny visa applications if applicants do not meet credibility or eligibility standards, representing the most recent move in the ongoing dispute between the administration and the university.
- Harvard sued the government to block restrictions, and a federal judge halted the revocation of its ability to host foreign students, while the pilot program may expand depending on results.
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US begins additional vetting for anyone seeking visa to travel to Harvard
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Department of State on Friday ordered all U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to “immediately begin additional vetting” for anyone seeking a visa to travel to Harvard University for “any purpose.” According to a diplomatic cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and seen by local media, the “additional vetting” comprises “a complete screening of the online presence” of the applicants, and “such applicants include,…
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Just as another judge conveyed his outrage at Donald Trump’s use of “staggering punishment” to silence his critics, the administration has begun exporting its war on the First Amendment. This week, the State Department announced that it is formally increasing “social media vetting” for all student and exchange visitor visa applicants. Enhanced “vetting” means federal employees will scourge the laptops, cellphones and personal devices of applican…
Trump Administration Orders "Extra Vetting" For Anyone Travelling To Harvard
Per the cable, dated May 30th, if an individual seeks to work at, attend or otherwise visit to Harvard, in the prescreening or interviewing process, consular offices have been instructed to refuse the visa "pending review of their online presence".
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