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Citing national security risks, considering a new check on the social media profiles of the applicants
Citing national security risks, considering the new check on the social media profiles of the applicants. (Image: Reuters)
American embassies have been ordered to temporarily stop scheduling interviews for student visa applicants, as Washington considers the social media activity of applicants, strict investigation by the news agency. Bloomberg Said in a report.
The instruction came in a cable released on Tuesday, which was issued by State Secretary Marco Rubio, indicating a possible change to American foreign students seeking admission to American universities.
The move is the latest in a range of steps by the Trump administration to tighten the entry of international students by the Trump administration, citing concerns over the spread of national security and antisementic ideas.
Most Indian students who go to the United States for higher education, apply for F -1 visa, which is for full -time educational studies in recognized institutions. People enrolled in commercial or non -educational programs can apply for M -1 visa. The visa process usually involves securing entry, paying sevis fee, and appearing for in-person interviews in the US Embassy or Consulate.
The development is part of a comprehensive effort by US President Donald Trump to keep more control over American institutions. His administration has openly criticized major universities such as Harvard, accusing him of promoting “Vok” liberal ideologies and antismitism.
Last week, the government demanded to block Harvard from the enrollment of foreign students. However, a judge temporarily suspended the order that is pending hearing.
Meanwhile, the administration has announced a plan to cancel federal contracts with Harvard, which is an estimated $ 100 million, which aims to pressurize the prestigious university.
The official said that the administration would send a letter to the federal agencies today, which will ask them to identify any contract with Harvard, and whether they can be canceled or can be redisted elsewhere, “the official said, saying, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
The termination of contracts will mark the breakdown of commercial relations between the government and an institution which is both the oldest university in the country and a global research power.
Harvard President Elon Garber said in a statement that foreign students have “banned the futures of thousands of students and scholars in Harvard and act as a warning for countless others in colleges and universities across the country who have come to America to pursue their education and fulfill their dreams.”
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Washington DC, United States (USA)
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