U.S. to resume issuing int'l student visas, add tougher online checks

The U.S. government on Wednesday said it will resume procedures for issuing international student visas at overseas embassies, but will require all applicants to make their social media accounts public to enable thorough screening.The move comes after the administration of President Donald Trump halted interviews in May for applicants of "F" visas, primarily for academic students, as well as "M" visas for vocational students and "J" visas for cultural exchanges."Under new guidance, we will conduct a comprehensive and thorough vetting, including online presence, of all student and exchange v…READ FULL ARTICLE