The United States says it will resume processing visa applications for international students.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the State Department
said as a key requirement, applicants must make their social media accounts
public for vetting.
The State Department added that if applicants fail to set
their social media accounts to ‘public’, it could be seen as an attempt to
conceal online activity and may impact their visa application.
“Our overseas posts will resume scheduling F, M, and J
nonimmigrant visa applications soon. Applicants should check the relevant
embassy or consulate website for appointment availability,” the statement
reads.
“Under new guidance, we will conduct a comprehensive and
thorough vetting, including online presence, of all student and exchange
visitor applicants in the F, M, and J nonimmigrant classifications.
“To facilitate this vetting, all applicants for F, M, and J
nonimmigrant visas will be instructed to adjust the privacy settings on all of
their social media profiles to ‘public’.
“The United States must be vigilant during the visa issuance
process to ensure that those applying for admission into the United States do
not intend to harm Americans and our national interests, and that all
applicants credibly establish their eligibility for the visa sought, including
that they intend to engage in activities consistent with the terms for their
admission.”
In May, President Donald Trump’s administration suspended
student visa appointment scheduling as part of plans to tighten restrictions on
applicants considered hostile to the country.
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