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Jun 18, 2025 The State Department required student and exchange visa applicants to make social media available for review Corroborated Power and Authority
The rule expanded ideological screening by the executive branch and tied entry to the United States to broad disclosure of personal expression.
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- New US Visa Rules Require Social Media Access for Foreign Students — The US State Department has announced new visa rules requiring foreign students to unlock their social media profiles for review by US diplomats before receiving educational and exchange visas. This directive, aimed at F, M, and J visa categories, mandates an online presence review to identify any hostility towards US citizens, culture, or institutions. The guidance also includes screening for support of foreign terrorists and antisemitic activities. The Trump administration paused new education visas issuance to develop these vetting strategies, which have been criticized as targeting opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza.
- State Department to Review Visa Applicants' Social Media — The State Department will review social media accounts of individuals applying for student and visiting scholar visas, looking for indications of hostility toward the U.S. Applicants must make accounts public for review.
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Week 22 – 2025-06-14–2025-06-20
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