U.S. diplomats and consular officers have been directed to perform reviews of the online presence, including social media, for all applicants of student and exchange visitor visas, The Epoch Times learned on June 18. The development comes roughly three weeks after a senior State Department official confirmed to The Epoch Times that it had ordered American
The State Department announced new vetting requirements on June 18, including social media screening for all student visa applicants. “The State Department is committed to protecting our nation and our citizens by upholding the highest standards of national security and public safety through our visa process. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right,”
Trump says no final decision on attacking Iran as conflict escalates – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump met with his National Security Council as he continues to consider whether to join Israel in striking Iran’s nuclear sites. The president said he has not made a final decision, but has “ideas” about what to
President Trump approved attack plans on Iran Tuesday night, but did not make a final decision on whether to strike the country and formally join Israel’s air campaign, a senior intelligence source and a Defense Department official told CBS News. Mr. Trump held off on deciding to strike in case Tehran agrees to abandon its
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on June 18 that he is still considering options to address escalating tensions with Iran but has not yet reached a final decision. Speaking to reporters before meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room, Trump addressed questions about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with Iran and
How student visa decisions are made What determines who gets a student visa? Former DHS official explains the vetting process 05:31 The State Department issued new guidelines Wednesday for more extensive social media vetting of all applicants for international student visas and exchange visitor visas, instructing consular officers to look for signs of “hostility” toward
Vice President JD Vance expressed support for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard after President Donald Trump claimed he "didn't care" about her previous Iran comments.