The State Department on May 27 paused new student visa applications to consider social media vetting rules. Last week, it ordered the processing of student visa applications to resume, subject to the social media disclosure policy. Visa applicants have already started wiping their social media clean, according to reports.

The State Department has issued a new rule when it comes to those wishing to apply for a Visa in order to gain access to the United States

The State Department said that it has been a requirement since 2019 for student visa applicants to submit social media accounts on application forms. However, it was not required before that applicants make their accounts public.