USA Reopens Visa Process for Foreign Students with Social Media Checks

The American presidency reopens the visa process for foreign students – but requires access to their social media accounts.

» Published: June 18 2025 at 22:49

USA Reopens Visa Process for Foreign Students with Social Media Checks
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According to the American State Department, their officials will be looking out for posts and messages that can be seen as hostile to the USA and its government, culture, institutions or other fundamental principles.

Around 1,000 exchange students had their American visas withdrawn in April this year and shortly thereafter, all visa interviews for international students were paused. The reason is not entirely clear, but seems to be that the students participated in protests, mainly linked to Israel's war in Gaza.

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