Trump's Student Visa Freeze: Social Media Scrutiny Sparks Debate

Trump Administration Temporarily Suspends Student Visas: Increased Social Media Scrutiny for Applicants The Trump administration has temporarily suspended the issuance of student visas, implementing a new policy that will include a more thorough review of applicants' social media activity. This decision has raised concerns among international students and educational institutions, impacting new applicants while those with scheduled interviews remain unaffected. "We understand, from what we've been told, that this will be resolved in a few days," stated one expert interviewed in the report. The video shows footage of students at various locations, highlighting the potential impact of the suspension. The new policy aims to enhance security measures, but concerns have been raised about potential biases and discrimination. The video provides a balanced perspective, including comments from various stakeholders. Despite the temporary suspension, the US remains committed to welcoming international students, a vital part of its academic landscape. The program for sending students from Spain to the US has been running for about 60 years, and additional controls are regularly implemented. This new measure could affect up to 20% of the approximately 11,000 students from Spain who study in the US annually.