US Tightens Social Media Vetting for Foreign Student Visas
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The U.S. State Department is resuming processing of student and scholar visas while implementing a new policy to review applicants' social media accounts for signs of hostility toward the U.S., raising concerns about free speech and potential political bias in immigration practices.
- U.S. to Review Social Media Posts of Student and Scholar Visa Applicants The New York Times
- US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts AP News
- US embassies must vet students for ‘hostile attitudes’ but can resume visa appointments, State Department says CNN
- Trump administration tightens social media vetting for foreign students Reuters
- New US visa rules will force foreign students to unlock social media profiles The Guardian
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