US EditionUS resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts
- The U.S. State Department resumed scheduling student visa interviews on Wednesday in Washington, requiring applicants to set their social media profiles to public for vetting.
- This restart followed a suspension in late May, when the Trump administration halted new visa appointments to expand social media screening for student and exchange visitor applicants.
- Consular officers were instructed to carry out detailed screenings to identify any signs of opposition to the U.S. government, culture, or foundational values, with applicants possibly being denied if they refuse to make their social media publicly accessible.
- In the 2023-24 academic year, U.S. colleges welcomed over 1.1 million students from more than 210 nations, while Chen, a 27-year-old Chinese doctoral student, expressed relief after obtaining a visa interview appointment on Wednesday.
- The visa process resumption with enhanced social media checks highlights ongoing U.S. efforts to ensure national security while international students anxiously watch for appointment availability.
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Tulsa WorldUS demands to see social media of foreign students
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it restarted the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review.
New US visa rules require foreign students to make their social media accounts public. US diplomats will look for "signs of hostility towards the citizens, culture or founding principles of the United States." Those who refuse to do so...
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