On May 27, 2025, the Trump administration stopped the US student visa process. It paused new interviews for F, M, and J visas worldwide. This aims to add social media checks for applicants. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered this. It shocks international students. In 2004, 400,000 such visas were issued by the government. The pause may hurt the economy and schools. The US is a top spot for global talent.
Implications for US Student Visa Policies and Global Education
The America visa halt for students is part of a bigger immigration crackdown. Trump’s team focuses on social media checks. In March 2025, they revoked 1,500 student visas. In April those were reversed. After legal fights. The new policy aims to limit entry. Critics say it may push away bright minds. This could cost the US $44 billion and 370,000 jobs, per NAFSA. Schools worry about fewer applications.
Challenges and Uncertainty for Aspiring Students
This halt creates problems for students wanting an America visa. Earlier, Trump’s “Catch and Revoke” program used AI to check social media. It scared students. The freeze leaves many unable to get interviews. On X, people call it a “seismic shift.” Students from India and China face more checks. Immigration advocates warn about free speech issues. The future of global education in the US looks uncertain.