U.S. Secretary of State Rubio announced on May 30th, 2025, that student visa appointments would be temporarily paused while the Department of State determined changes to the social media screening and vetting requirements for foreign students. Last week, the Department of State released another statement announcing that all F, M, and J nonimmigrant visa applicants will be required to make their social media accounts public to facilitate the screening process. Given that the screening and vetting requirements have now been updated, we’ve been informed the visa appointments will resume. If you are applying for one of the visas mentioned, you can check the appropriate embassy or consulate website to view available appointment times.
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