Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:16pm on 20 Jun 2025,Friday International
The US has resumed processing student visa applications for 2025 with stricter rules. Applicants must now make their social media accounts public, as refusal could lead to rejection. Visa officers will review posts for anti-US sentiments, even political opinions. The US will prioritize students applying to institutions with less than 15% international students, disadvantaging elite universities like Harvard. Critics call the move “ideological vetting” and fear it could suppress free speech. Countries failing to upgrade screening processes risk joining the US travel ban list. This shift may deter many international applicants from pursuing studies in top American institutions. (PC: The Indian Express)
