Just now, the Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates to suspend scheduling of student visa interviews and is considering requiring social media screening for all applicants.
Source: Reuters
According to a cable signed today by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, "In preparation for expanding social media screening and vetting, effective immediately, until further guidance is issued, consular sections should not increase any appointment slots for student or exchange visitor (F, M, and J) visas. Further guidance is expected within the next few days."
Source: Politico
Since April 9 this year, USCIS has begun scrutinizing the social media information of foreign nationals.
If "anti-Semitic activities" and "physical harassment of Jews" are detected, it will be considered grounds for denying their various immigration applications. This policy will immediately affect green card applicants, foreign students, and foreign nationals associated with anti-Semitic educational institutions.
Source: USCIS
The Trump administration's suspension of student visa interviews this time is both an update to the information vetting policy and, amid escalating conflicts with Harvard, a move intended to further interfere in elite U.S. universities.
Students who have recently scheduled visa interviews can contact the U.S. embassy or consulate to confirm the status of their appointments; those preparing to schedule should wait for further official notice. The suspension of student visa interviews is a temporary measure, and we hope everyone will wait patiently for updates.
The U.S. State Department spokesperson has not yet responded to media requests for comment. CheersYou（清柚教育） will continue to bring you the latest information.
