Archive · 21 Jun 2025
US Requires Student Visa Applicants to Share Social Media Publicly
The US government is now requiring students and exchange visitors applying for visas to make their social media profiles visible to everyone.
This is to help the government check these profiles to make sure people applying for visas don't pose a threat to the country or break the law.
The government says it needs to be extra careful when deciding who can come to the US, since a visa is a privilege and not a right.
US requires F, M, and J visa applicants to set social media profiles to public.
The State Department announced the new rule on June 21.
Visa screening aims to identify those who could harm US national security.
The US State Department will resume scheduling F, M, and J visa applications soon.
The US will not tolerate illegal immigration or abuse of visas.
- Who
- F, M, and J visa applicants.
- What
- Requirement for F, M, and J visa applicants to set social media profiles to public.
- When
- Announced June 21.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- To identify visa applicants who may pose a threat to US national security.
Security
Applicant Privacy
Security vs Applicant Privacy
Security
The U.S. needs to ensure national security and is vigilant during the visa issuance process.
Applicant Privacy
The new rules allow the US to check applicants to ensure safety.
- Visa Types Affected
- F, M, and J
- Social Media Setting
- Public
- Purpose
- Comprehensive Vetting
- Authority
- US State Department
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