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F-1 visa win: Indian student clears interview in just 45 seconds
F-1 visa win: Indian student clears interview in just 45 seconds: The visa officer (VO), described as a calm and composed Asian-American woman ...
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US midterm elections: What Democratic gains mean for India-US ties, trade and H-1B visas
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US colleges see 17% drop in newly enrolled international students ...
US colleges see 17% drop in newly enrolled international students, report finds: The number of newly enrolled international students at U.S. colleges and ...
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It’s ‘business’: Why Trump suddenly realises Chinese foreign students are ...
It’s ‘business’: Why Trump suddenly realises Chinese foreign students are ‘good for US’
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International student enrollments drop at St. Louis-area universities
International student enrollments drop at St. Louis-area universities: Overall international enrollment at the four area universities has dropped by more than 2 ...
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Sharp drop in US student visas, India reports 44% fall in Oct-March
Sharp drop in US student visas, India reports 44% fall in Oct-March: US F-1 student visa issuances fell by 15% globally in the first half of fiscal year 2025 ...
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Trump resumes visa applications for international students ...
Trump resumes visa applications for international students, but with increased vetting
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Key FactsUS Scrutinizes Students’ Social Media for Visa Approval
Jun 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
  • The U.S. State Department resumed processing student visas but now requires applicants to make social media accounts accessible for review.

  • Consular officers will monitor online content for signs of hostility toward U.S. government, culture, or foundational principles.

  • Failure to grant access to social media may lead to visa rejection, signaling possible avoidance or concealment of online behavior.

  • Visa processing prioritizes applicants to institutions where less than 15% of the student body are foreign nationals.
  • This policy makes a censor of every consular officer, and it will inevitably chill legitimate political speech both inside and outside the United States.
    — Jameel Jaffer, executive director at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, discussing the new policy from the State Department.
Indian student gets F-1 visa in under a minute – Here’s how
Indian student gets F-1 visa in under a minute – Here’s how: Scheduled at 9:30 am at Counter 13 of the US Embassy in Delhi, the student was asked a handful of ...
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B1/B2 visa approved: Indian applicant shares step-by-step experience
B1/B2 visa approved: Indian applicant shares step-by-step experience: The applicant, who completed their biometrics on June 5 and appeared for the consular ...
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Indian student’s F-1 visa rejected after 2 questions
Indian student’s F-1 visa rejected after 2 questions: During the interview, which reportedly followed a tense session with the previous applicants ...
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To stay or to go? Chinese students in the US mull future amid Trump’s visa ...
To stay or to go? Chinese students in the US mull future amid Trump’s visa crackdown
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F-1 visa approved in less than 120 seconds at Chennai consulate
F-1 visa approved in less than 120 seconds at Chennai consulate: The applicant will pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a focus on Game ...
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US sparks criticism online after halting student visa appointments and ...
US sparks criticism online after halting student visa appointments and extending ‘social media vetting’
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Key FactsUS Suspends Student Visas, Intensifies Social Media Checks
May 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
  • The US administration instructed embassies to pause new student visa appointments while preparing to expand social media vetting for applicants.

  • This move is linked to a wider crackdown on elite universities accused of failing to address antisemitism amid campus protests.

  • China has called on the US to protect international students’ rights amid these policy changes.

  • The suspension threatens university funding as many rely on foreign students who pay higher tuition fees.
Too many foreign students at Harvard, Trump complains
Too many foreign students at Harvard, Trump complains: The school is fighting the administration in court to maintain its funding and foreign student enrollment
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