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U.S. Tightens Visa Vetting, Requires Social Media Disclosure

6/20/2025

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The U.S. State Department is tightening visa vetting to bolster national security, requiring F, M, and J visa applicants to publicly share their social media accounts. This decision comes after recent arrests of visa holders tied to terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserts that obtaining a U.S. visa is a privilege, underscoring the seriousness of the new measures.

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The U.S. State Department is tightening visa vetting to bolster national security, requiring F, M, and J visa applicants to publicly share their social media accounts. This decision comes after recent arrests of visa holders tied to terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserts that obtaining a U.S. visa is a privilege, underscoring the seriousness of the new measures.