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US halts new student visa interviews as it weighs social media vetting, Politico reports

By theStar in May 28, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute
US halts new student visa interviews as it weighs social media vetting, Politico reports



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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The administration has ordered a halt to new student visa interviews as it considers requiring foreign students to undergo social media vetting as part of their application to study in the United States, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing a diplomatic cable.

(Reporting by Susan Heavey)



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