Important Update: US Visa Interview Appointments Now Open for F1 Students
On May 27, 2025, the Trump administration issued a directive instructing U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to immediately pause the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa interviews (F, M, and J categories). This pause aims to allow the State Department to implement expanded social media screening for all international applicants.
The suspension is intended to be temporary and does not affect applicants who already have scheduled interviews. However, it has caused significa...
On May 27, 2025, the Trump administration issued a directive instructing U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to immediately pause the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa interviews (F, M, and J categories). This pause aims to allow the State Department to implement expanded social media screening for all international applicants.
The suspension is intended to be temporary and does not affect applicants who already have scheduled interviews. However, it has caused significant concern among prospective students, as delays in visa processing could jeopardize their ability to commence studies in the U.S. for the upcoming academic term.
The State Department has indicated that further guidance on the expanded vetting procedures will be issued in the coming days. Until then, applicants are advised to monitor official embassy communications for updates.
