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US moves to expand vetting of social media for visa applicants
NG🏛️ PoliticsConservative9 hr. ago

US moves to expand vetting of social media for visa applicants

The U.S. government is reportedly expanding its vetting process for visa applicants by requiring them to make their social media accounts public or 'open' for review. This move, attributed to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, includes foreign journalists and applies to certain nationals from Mexico and Canada. The State Department stated that these measures aim to uphold national security and ensure visa eligibility under U.S. law. Existing requirements already mandate public social media access for student visa applicants. Additionally, recent changes limit the duration of stays for foreign students and journalists, with potential implementation by September.

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Vanguard Nigeria logoVanguard NigeriaIndependentConservative9 hr. ago
US moves to expand vetting of social media for visa applicants

The U.S. government is reportedly expanding its vetting process for visa applicants by requiring them to make their social media accounts public or 'open' for review. This move, attributed to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, includes foreign journalists and applies to certain nationals from Mexico and Canada. The State Department stated that these measures aim to uphold national security and ensure visa eligibility under U.S. law. Existing requirements already mandate public social media access for student visa applicants. Additionally, recent changes limit the duration of stays for foreign students and journalists, with potential implementation by September.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the expansion of social media vetting and stricter visa regulations as part of President Trump's immigration crackdown, emphasizing policies that align with his hardline stance on immigration. It highlights actions taken by the Trump administration, such as expelling undocumented迁

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