WASHINGTON -- The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas, but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social ...

June 19 (UPI) --The U.S. State Department has announced it will soon resume scheduling interviews for overseas visa applications, while stating that the screening process will now include social media ...

Fresh US data shows sharp drop in student visas during the 2025 admission season as policy changes, visa scrutiny and job uncertainties affect international enrolments ...

People hold up signs during the Harvard Students for Freedom rally in support of international students at the Harvard University campus in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 27, 2025. [AFP] The US State ...

Last month the State Department temporarily paused processing of all new student and exchange visitor visa appointments (including F, M, and J visas) at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide while ...

The number of F-1 student visas issued to Indian students has dropped dramatically during the peak application season ahead of the US Fall semester. Data from the US Department of State shows a 69% ...

The timing of the decline has raised particular concern because June and July are traditionally the busiest months for student visa processing, just before American universities begin their Fall semes ...