Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:47pm on 27 May 2025,Tuesday India Global
The US has paused student visa interviews worldwide amid plans by the Trump administration to introduce stricter social media screening for foreign applicants, citing national security risks. A State Department cable issued by Secretary Marco Rubio confirmed the directive, impacting F-1 and M-1 visa applicants, including thousands from India. This move aligns with the administration's wider campaign to tighten immigration, particularly targeting academic institutions like Harvard, accused of promoting “woke” ideologies. The administration is also considering canceling $100 million in federal contracts with Harvard. Critics warn the policy threatens the future of international students and academic freedom in the US. (PC: Reuters)
