Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:14pm on 28 May 2025,Wednesday International
The US has stopped new student visa interviews to check social media profiles of foreign students more closely. This move is part of President Donald Trump's plan to increase vetting after pro-Palestine protests on US campuses. The pause does not affect students with already scheduled interviews. Over 1.1 million international students were enrolled in 2023–24, bringing in $43.8 million and supporting thousands of jobs. A US government cable said no new interview slots should be added. “Effective immediately,” wrote Secretary of State Marco Rubio, “student visa appointment capacity must pause until further notice.” Guidelines for social media checks are coming soon. (PC: Reuters)
