Trump halts international student visa applications

Group 1 - The Trump administration has temporarily halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students while preparing to expand social media vetting of applicants [1][2][3] - This suspension is expected to impact university budgets in the US, as many institutions have relied on international students who typically pay full tuition to offset cuts in federal research funding [2][3] - The internal cable from the State Department indicates that consulate sections should not add any additional student or exchange visitor visa appointment capacity until new guidance is issued [3] Group 2 - The State Department spokesperson emphasized the use of all available resources to vet visa applicants, indicating a continued focus on scrutiny of international students [5] - Recent actions by the Trump administration include revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, which has been challenged in court and temporarily blocked [6][8] - The administration's previous policies have led to increased scrutiny of visa applicants, including reviews of social media accounts, which may continue to affect international students' enrollment plans [12]