The Trump administration has resumed student visa interviews in the US, which were suspended since late May. The US State Department issued fresh guidelines, making social media checks mandatory for applicants. Consular officials will review public posts, and students are advised to change their social media settings to 'public' for vetting.

A senior official said the checks aim to thoroughly assess applicants’ backgrounds. Posts showing support for causes like Palestine or Israel may lead to closer scrutiny to ensure there are no security risks. Visa approvals will depend on the outcome of these evaluations.