Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:11pm on 27 May 2025,Tuesday International
The US has paused new student visa interviews to expand social media checks, according to a report by Politico. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the order. It affects F, M, and J visa categories. The move could delay visa processing and hurt US universities that rely on international students. Over 1.1 million foreign students studied in the US in 2023-24, contributing $43.8 billion to the economy. The Trump administration says the step is to fight terrorism and antisemitism. Critics fear this may target students linked to protests. Further guidelines are expected soon. (PC: Reuters)
