Trump throws another punch at Harvard — demands more social media vetting of visa applicants The vetting will go beyond student applicants and includes faculty, employees, contractors, guest ...

This vetting will start with Harvard visa applicants, but is expected to be adopted nationwide. Secretary of Stato Marco Rubio sent a cable to all U.S. embassies and consulates on Thursday ...

The plan, according to a copy of a diplomatic cable obtained by Politico "will also serve as a pilot for expanded screening and vetting of visa applicants" and "will be expanded over time." ...

The directive came from Marco Rubio on May 29, as the secretary of state began rolling out his policy of enhanced social media screening of international students, effective immediately for those ...

It said the vetting measure will help consular officers identify applicants with a history of those offenses “and to duly consider their visa eligibility under U.S. immigration law.” ...

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 ...