The article discusses the Trump administration's new policy requiring social media vetting for all student visa applicants, as stated in a recent memo. This policy comes amid ongoing scrutiny and actions affecting student visa holders, particularly those involved in pro-Palestinian protests, leading to detentions and the termination of many visa records. In response to perceived failures in preventing campus antisemitism, Harvard University was prohibited from enrolling international students until a court blocked the decision. Experts warn the new vetting will complicate the visa application process significantly.
The planned changes come amid the federal government's ongoing attacks on student visa holders, which began in March with the detention of multiple students and recent graduates.
The proposed policy would increase the amount of time, manpower and resources required to process visa applications, according to experts.
The Department is conducting a review of existing operations and process for screening and vetting of student and exchange visitor visa applicants.
Most recently, the Trump administration announced that it would prohibit Harvard University from enrolling international students as punishment for allegedly failing to prevent antisemitism.
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