U.S. to screen social media accounts of student visa applicants under new rules | Unpublished
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Author: Matthew Lee
Publication Date: June 18, 2025 - 18:14

U.S. to screen social media accounts of student visa applicants under new rules

June 18, 2025
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review.The department said consular officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the United States, its government, culture, institutions or founding principles.


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