US Visa Restrictions Disrupt Global Student Mobility

Published on 6.1.25

  The recent changes in US visa policies under Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have sent shockwaves through the international education community, affecting over one million students worldwide. The new directives aim to vet social media accounts of Middle East students applying to top universities, citing concerns about support for terrorist organizations. This move has been met with criticism from countries such as South Korea and China, which are urging Washington to protect international students' rights. The US State Department's order to freeze overseas student interviews and vet social media accounts of Middle East students applying to top universities has also raised concerns about the country's reputation among international students. The impact of these policies is evident in the case of Harvard University, which was recently stripped of its SEVP certification by Secretary Noem, accusing the school of fostering violence and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party. This decision has been challenged by President Barack Obama's appointee, Burroughs, who filed a case against Noem after her announcement. The US government's actions have sparked concerns about the future of international education in the country. With over one million students affected, it remains to be seen how these policies will shape the landscape of global education and what implications they may have for universities and students worldwide.

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