The Trump administration has temporarily suspended visa interviews for foreign students. This action is part of a plan to mandate deep investigations into social media accounts. Politico reported this information citing documents signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The report highlighted that this move would severely impact the student visa process and could harm many U.S. universities that rely heavily on foreign student admissions for financial stability. Experts believe the Trump administration took this step considering national security and political strategy.

This decision affects the U.S. visa process. It may cause financial losses to universities dependent on foreign students. Until further guidelines are issued, no new interviews will be scheduled for student (F), business (M), or exchange visitor (J) visas, according to the report. Under the new rules, social media activities of students who participated in protests against Israeli military actions in Gaza will be specifically scrutinized.

With increased focus on checking foreign students' social media accounts, applicants from various countries are worried about their future in the U.S. Many express concern that studying in the U.S. is becoming increasingly difficult.