U.S. stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students

The U.S. has paused new visa interviews for foreign students as part of expanded social media screening, sparking criticism from education advocates who fear it may slow student studies and affect enrollments tied to federal funding. The State Department is developing updated vetting guidelines, including checks on social media activity, which has surged since President Trump took office. This move could complicate summer and fall semesters, potentially straining budgets as enrollments might decline due to visa challenges or shifts in student immigration patterns linked to reduced education funding.