The United States has temporarily suspended new student and exchange visitor visa interview appointments at embassies and consulates around the world, until new social media vetting is introduced, Africanews reported on May 28th.
Donald Trump has criticised universities for allegedly allowing antisemitism on campus under the guise of pro-Palestinian activism. The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that expressions of antisemitism, either online or in person, could influence immigration outcomes.
Universities that rely on higher tuition fees from international students are expected to push back against the freeze. A number of universities are already involved in legal challenges with the Trump administration over funding cuts and revoked visas.
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