August 5, 2025

Student Visa

Education World

US Resumes Student Visa Processing with New Social Media Vetting Requirement

Washington D.C., June 19, 2025 – The United States government has resumed processing student visa applications for foreign nationals after a temporary suspension in May 2025, introducing a new layer of scrutiny that requires applicants to disclose their social media accounts as part of the vetting process. According to immigration officials, the pause in May

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General Policy update

US Tightens Social Media Checks on Student Visa Applicants: What You Need to Know

Starting June 1, 2025, international students applying for U.S. student visas will face stricter social media screening requirements, following new rules announced by the U.S. State Department. Under these updated guidelines, all applicants aged 14 and above must provide access to at least five of their most-used social media accounts, covering at least one year’s

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