The State Department said Wednesday it will require social media screening of foreign students applying for visas as part of its newly restarted visa process.
The department said consular officers will look out for hostile social media posts aimed at the United States or its interests. All applicants will now be required to unlock their social media profiles for public viewing or risk their application being rejected.
The Trump administration halted issuing new visas for foreign students last month as it considered whether to screen the activity of visa applicants on social media.
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“Under new guidance, consular officers will conduct a comprehensive and thorough vetting of all student and exchange visitor applicants,” the department said in a statement.
“To facilitate this vetting,” applicants “will be
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