Trump’s Visa Halt Casts Doubt on Future for International Students
Understanding the Recent Halt on Student Visa Appointments in the U.S.
The Trump administration has introduced a temporary freeze on student visa appointments at U.S. embassies. This decision stems from a broader push to enhance social media vetting protocols for foreign students—a move that has stirred considerable discussion in both academic circles and among prospective students worldwide.
Issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, this directive mandates American embassies to pause scheduling new student visa…