Enhanced Social Media Vetting for US Student Visas: Implications for International Students
Enhanced Social Media Vetting for US Student Visas: Implications for International Students The United States State Department has announced the resumption of student visa processing for international students, implementing a significant policy change: mandatory public access to applicants’ social media accounts. This decision, following a suspension of processing in May, introduces enhanced social media vetting as a key component of the application process. Consular officers will now scrutinize applicants’ online activity, searching for content deemed hostile to the United States,…