In a major policy shift, the United States has introduced a new visa vetting requirement for student visa applicants. According to a directive issued by the U.S. Embassy, all prospective students must now disclose their social media handles and ensure their personal profiles are set to public during the application process.
The move is part of heightened security measures aimed at improving background checks and screening processes. The policy applies to all major social media platforms and is expected to impact thousands of international students seeking to study in the U.S.
Embassy officials have yet to clarify how the data will be used or how it may affect application outcomes, but the announcement has already sparked global conversation about privacy and surveillance concerns.
