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US stricter visa rules: ‘It is a privilege, not a right’
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US implements stricter visa rules, 'it is a privilege, not a right'

The US State Department is enforcing stricter visa-vetting rules, requiring all H-1B, H-4, and student visa applicants to undergo mandatory social media screening. Applicants must make their accounts public and disclose all online identifiers from the past five years.

Trump Administration Orders US Visa Review
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Trump administration orders sweeping review of 55 million US visas, tightens immigration rules

In a major escalation of immigration enforcement, the Trump administration announced continuous vetting of all active US visas, targeting violations ranging from overstays to terrorism links, with stricter entry requirements and potential visa bond deposits.

US Revokes 6,000 International Student Visas
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US revokes 6,000 international student visas amid tougher scrutiny

In a sweeping enforcement move, the US State Department has cancelled over 6,000 student visas citing criminal offenses, overstays, and terrorism links. The Trump administration’s enhanced vetting, including mandatory social media checks, has sparked heated political debate and global education concerns.

New $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ to hit US travelers in 2025 under Trump’s immigration law
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New $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ to hit US travelers in 2025 under Trump’s immigration law

Introduced via the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the nonrefundable fee targets most nonimmigrant visa applicants to boost compliance and fund border security—raising concerns amid unclear refund rules and travel promotion budget cuts.

Indian Student’s US Visa Denied Over Reddit Account Glitch
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Indian student denied US visa over Reddit account visibility glitch

Despite keeping their Reddit account public, an Indian F-1 visa applicant was handed a 221(g) slip after failing to disclose the handle, raising concerns over tech glitches and intensified US social media scrutiny post new State Department directive.