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Social media scrutiny: A new barrier for Indian students seeking U.S. visas
the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has expressed concerns over the new social media rules, urging the Trump administration to assess visa applications fairly and without bias
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Manvi Pant - Mon, 06, Oct 2025
- 17:23 EDT
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As the U.S. and India continue to have a strained relationship, a new layer of complexity prohibits Indian students from further seeking admission in the United States. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of State introduced a policy mandating that all F (academic), M (vocational), and J (exchange) visa applicants disclose their social media handles from the past five years, causing widespread panic.
This move, part of an intentional expansion of screening, primarily assesses the digital behavior of aspiring students and checks for any traces of political activism, ideological risks, and national security concerns. The social media vetting will be conducted across various platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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