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US Embassies to Investigate Student Visa Applicants' Social Media

6/19/2025

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The US State Department is taking a bold step by requiring embassies to scrutinize student visa applicants for any "hostile attitudes" towards the country. As appointments resume after a pause, applicants must now make their social media profiles public, reflecting heightened vigilance against foreign influence in education and ensuring adherence to US admission standards.

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The US State Department is taking a bold step by requiring embassies to scrutinize student visa applicants for any "hostile attitudes" towards the country. As appointments resume after a pause, applicants must now make their social media profiles public, reflecting heightened vigilance against foreign influence in education and ensuring adherence to US admission standards.