The U.S. State Department has halted all new student and exchange visa interviews at embassies and consulates worldwide, according to POLITICO. The order, reportedly issued Tuesday, pauses appointments for F, M and J visa categories as the Trump administration prepares to implement expanded social media screening for international applicants.
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State Department pauses student visas to prepare social media screening

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The U.S. pauses student visa interviews to expand social media vetting, drawing international backlash and warnings from U.S. universities.


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