💨 Abstract

The U.S. State Department announced resumption of student visa processing with a new requirement: applicants must set their social media accounts to "public" for review. This enhanced screening aims to detect any hostility toward U.S. values or institutions. The move follows a suspension in May and has left students, especially from countries like China and India, anxiously monitoring updates. This heightened scrutiny is part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to enhance vetting of foreign travelers and students.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff