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Trump Administration Halts Student Visas Over Social Media Checks

Tamara Brown by Tamara Brown
May 28, 2025
in International, Trump Administration, U.S.
Trump Administration Halts Student Visas Over Social Media Checks
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The Trump administration announced on Tuesday, May 27th, that it will be halting all new student visa appointments at U. S. embassies around the world and that it intends to increase social media screening for all foreign student candidates. Until further notice, a directive from State Secretary Marco Rubio instructed consular posts to cease making new interviews for student and exchange visitor visas.

Although the exact specifics are still unknown, this extended vetting will greatly improve screening activities. The administration links the action to initiatives to combat terrorism and antisemitism, mentioning executive orders but not outlining the specific social media actions that will be subject to more scrutiny.

The policy is implemented at a time of escalating conflict between numerous American universities. The federal financing for Harvard University was just frozen, and the university recently lost permission to accept international students. By tolerating pro-Palestinian demonstrations, the government accuses these institutions of permitting antisemitism. On campus, demonstrations have taken place, and Harvard is contesting these limitations in court.

Tammy Bruce, a spokeswoman for the State Department, stressed the importance of vetting and warned visa candidates to anticipate more scrutiny while adhering to standard protocols.

Higher education officials are concerned about the visa moratorium. The action was described as troublesome by Fanta Aw, CEO of NAFSA, who emphasized that foreign students are assets, not threats. The tuition and help that many institutions rely on are significant.

China has pushed the U. S. government to safeguard the rights of Chinese students, who make up a sizable portion of the foreign enrollment in the country.

Possible breaches of constitutional rights, such as academic freedom and freedom of speech, have worried legal experts. Some students are appealing visa cancellations based on their political opinions.

Many potential overseas students are unsure about their future arrangements since U. S. embassies are currently unable to book interviews for student visas until further instructions are released.

Tags: Academic FreedomHarvard UniversityHigher EducationInternational StudentsSocial Media VettingStudent VisasTrump AdministrationU.S. EmbassiesVisa Suspension

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