US considers mandatory social media vetting for foreign student visa applicants [SOUND]

# The United States is reportedly considering mandatory social media vetting for all foreign student visa applicants. It suggests embassies and consulates have been instructed to pause new student visa interviews, potentially delaying processing for international students. If implemented, the move could affect thousands planning to study in the US, raising concerns about privacy and access to education amid tightening immigration scrutiny. The US State Department’s Tammy Bruce has not confirmed or denied the report: