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New US visa rules will force foreign students to unlock social media profiles – Your Capital Minds

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Foreign students applying to study in the United States will now be required to make their social media profiles public so that American diplomats can vet their online activity for signs of “hostility” towards the US or threats to national security. Under new guidance issued by the US State Department this week, consular officials will carry out social media checks on all applicants for F, M, and J category visas — covering academic studies, voc…
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Amid the tightening of stricter immigration policies, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has begun closely reviewing the social media accounts of those applying for a Green Card. Since 2025, a new protocol has been implemented requiring applicants to include their usernames and digital profiles as part of the immigration process. Authorities justify this…

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Travel Guide – Since Donald Trump's return to the presidency, the United States has changed its immigration rules at a fast pace. Thus, a new measure, announced on 30 June 2025, targets visa applicants, including students, researchers and au pair workers. Indeed, the authorities now require access to your social networks to search your profile. Here is all you need to know to navigate this change and avoid pitfalls. Social networks: your identit…

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The State Department announced on June 18 that it has resumed the application and interview process for F, M, and J student visas. This time, eligibility requirements include an extensive social media check, which must be set to "public." This news comes three weeks after a cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the scheduling of student visa interviews had been paused to prepare for social media screening.

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TechNave broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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