The Trump administration has paused all student visa applicant interviews and is considering new vetting processes that include social media evaluations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated a temporary hold on F, M, and J visa appointments would remain in effect until further notice. Recent actions included revoking 4,000 visas from students with serious criminal backgrounds. In a controversial attempt to deport nearly 7,000 international students from Harvard, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem faced a legal obstacle as a federal judge intervened to block the move.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered US embassies and consulates on Tuesday to pause any student visa applicant interviews, preparing for social media screening.
The Trump administration is pausing any student visa applicant interviews, planning to vet new applicants based on their social media posts.
Nearly 7,000 Harvard University students faced potential deportation under new measures, but a federal judge intervened to block these actions.
At least 4,000 visas were revoked from international students with serious criminal charges including arson and trafficking, indicating stricter vetting practices.
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