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    Foreign Student Visas Delayed as U.S. Tightens Entry Rules

    Jerry JacksonBy Jerry JacksonMay 28, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    The U.S. government has paused new student and exchange visa applications for foreign nationals. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered all U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to stop scheduling new appointments. This decision comes as the State Department prepares to tighten background checks, focusing especially on visa applicants’ social media activities. Though new screening rules are still being finalized, the visa appointment freeze is already in effect.

    A State Department spokesperson, Tammy Bruce, confirmed the suspension but did not provide detailed information. She emphasized that the U.S. will continue to use all available methods to vet people seeking entry into the country, highlighting national security concerns as a priority.

    U.S. officials now increasingly link certain political views expressed by visa applicants to security risks. Individuals who openly support Palestinians or criticize Israeli policies may face visa denials or risk deportation. The government argues these positions might conflict with American foreign policy goals or suggest sympathy toward extremist groups.

    Rights organizations strongly oppose this approach, calling it a threat to free speech and academic freedom. Critics say political opinions should not determine visa eligibility, warning this policy could chill open discussion and debate.

    One notable case involves a Turkish student at Tufts University. After publishing an article criticizing her university’s stance on the Gaza conflict, she was detained for more than six weeks. This incident highlights concerns over how political expression is now monitored and punished within the visa system.

    Meanwhile, Harvard University has also come under government scrutiny. After rejecting new federal guidelines aimed at controlling foreign student admissions, Harvard was barred from accepting new international students. These students represent roughly 27% of Harvard’s total enrollment and play a vital role in the university’s research programs and funding.

    Many university leaders and legal experts warn that these restrictions threaten academic independence and the free exchange of ideas. Several institutions are preparing legal challenges against the visa freeze, arguing it undermines educational collaboration and international cooperation.

    For foreign students, the freeze creates uncertainty and disrupts their plans to study in the U.S. Delays in visa appointments risk causing lost opportunities, financial strain, and emotional distress for thousands of applicants.

    This policy change marks a significant shift in U.S. immigration and education policy, signaling tighter controls and closer scrutiny of international students. It raises questions about the future of academic exchange programs and the openness of American higher education institutions to global talent.

    The U.S. State Department has not announced when visa appointments will resume or how the new screening processes will be implemented in detail. Observers expect the freeze to last several months as the government finalizes its procedures.

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