Nepal, July 6 -- This spring, Bishwo Jeet Bista was accepted into Harvard University's class of 2029, but unpredictable changes in US policy on student visas have left him unsure whether he will be ...

The U.S government has suspended the scheduling of new interviews for student visa applicants worldwide as it considers strict vetting of applicants’ social media profiles. The directive was issued by ...

As the class of 2029 prepares to travel to College Hill this fall, the Trump administration has ordered U.S. embassies and consular sections to halt the scheduling of interviews for student visa ...

On May 27, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed all U.S. embassies and consulates to pause scheduling all new visa interview appointments for foreign national students and exchange visitors ...

President Trump’s administration will pause all student visa interviews to allow for greater surveillance of applicants’ social media accounts, the administration announced Tuesday. Anyone who has ...

The U.S. Department of State’s decision to halt the scheduling of all new student-visa interviews has sent shock waves across college campuses and among students worldwide. The singling out of ...

New report shows rising US visa denials, with India and Global South facing far higher rejection rates than Europe and North ...

1. Pay I-901 SEVIS Fee: F-1 and J-1 visa applicants are required to pay a SEVIS fee which is used to support the SEVIS program. The fee must be paid prior to applying for your visa. A receipt of ...

The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the process for foreigners applying for student visas. But all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for ...

The Associated Press states that the pause in interviews is temporary while they work to expand the social media vetting process for international students. U.S. officials say it won’t affect ...