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New US visa policy 2025 brings social media checks, higher fees, stricter rules
Indian applicants seeking a US visa in 2025 face significant changes as new immigration rules take effect under the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” These measures, some already implemented and others scheduled for later in the year, are designed to tighten screening and increase oversight of applicants. They affect almost every category of nonimmigrant visas including student, work, and visitor visas, and will require applicants to adjust their preparati
New US visa policy 2025 brings social media checks, higher fees, stricter rules
Indian applicants seeking a US visa in 2025 face significant changes as new immigration rules take effect under the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” These measures, some already implemented and others scheduled for later in the year, are designed to tighten screening and increase oversight of applicants. They affect almost every category of nonimmigrant visas including student, work, and visitor visas, and will require applicants to adjust their preparati
US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks
The United States has implemented a new directive requiring all nonimmigrant student visa applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible as part of enhanced background checks. The announcement, which stems from ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reinforce visa vetting, mandates applicants for F, M, and J category visas to adjust privacy settings across their social media profiles. This change is designed to allow American consular officials to
US Tightens Student Visa Rules for India With Mandatory Social Media Profile Checks
The United States has implemented a new directive requiring all nonimmigrant student visa applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible as part of enhanced background checks. The announcement, which stems from ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reinforce visa vetting, mandates applicants for F, M, and J category visas to adjust privacy settings across their social media profiles. This change is designed to allow American consular officials to









