The Trump administration proposed a policy requiring international tourists, including those from the UK and other visa-waiver countries, to submit five years of social media history to enter the U.S., sparking concerns about privacy, free speech, and potential negative impacts on tourism, especially in Orlando. Critics argue it could deter visitors and harm the local economy, despite the administration's focus on security.
The US is implementing new immigration screening measures that include checking applicants' social media for anti-American sentiments, sparking concerns about vague definitions, potential misuse, and comparisons to McCarthyism among critics and experts.
The US has resumed scheduling international student visa appointments but now requires applicants to make their social media profiles public for enhanced security screening, reflecting broader efforts by the Trump administration to tighten immigration controls and scrutinize foreign students more closely.
The US State Department is resuming student visa interviews with stricter social media scrutiny, requiring applicants to set their accounts to public for review, amid concerns over potential impacts on international student admissions and national security.
The U.S. State Department is implementing new screening procedures for student and exchange visa applicants, instructing officials to review social media for signs of hostile attitudes towards American citizens and institutions, as part of a broader crackdown on antisemitism and security concerns.
The US State Department has ordered mandatory social media screening for all visa applicants seeking to travel to Harvard University, citing concerns over antisemitism and campus safety, as part of a pilot program that may expand to other institutions, amid broader tensions between the US government and elite universities.
The US State Department has ordered all US embassies and consulates to implement additional vetting procedures, including social media screening, for anyone seeking a visa to travel to Harvard University, as part of an effort to scrutinize applicants' online presence and ensure compliance with US immigration laws amid tensions related to campus issues.
The U.S. State Department has initiated a pilot program requiring consular officers to review social media accounts of Harvard student visa applicants for antisemitic content, with plans to expand this vetting process to other universities, amid ongoing tensions over antisemitism and international student policies.
The US has temporarily paused new student visa interviews amid plans to expand social media screening for applicants, affecting international students, especially from Asia, and raising concerns about impacts on university admissions and visa renewals.
The US State Department has temporarily halted scheduling new visa interviews for foreign students to expand social media screening, potentially causing delays in international student enrollment and impacting university budgets, amid ongoing immigration policy crackdowns.
The Trump administration has ordered US embassies worldwide to halt scheduling student visa interviews and expand social media vetting for all international applicants, potentially delaying visas and impacting US universities that rely on foreign students, amid broader security and ideological concerns.
