The Trump administration has escalated its hardline stance on immigration by ordering U.S. embassies worldwide to pause interviews for international student visas, tightening the noose on global scholars aiming to study in the United States.

This latest move is part of a broader immigration crackdown, with heightened focus on student visa holders. Officials have also reinforced their push for intensive social media vetting of applicants pursuing study or work opportunities in the U.S.

International students—particularly from countries like India—now face stricter conditions that could lead to deportation. These include skipping classes, dropping out, overstaying visas, engaging in unauthorized jobs, or even minor infractions like traffic violations or alcohol-related charges.

More controversially, students may be flagged for posting content deemed threatening to national security on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or X. Participation in pro-Palestinian protests has also become a trigger for detention and deportation by ICE agents.

The suspension of visa interviews not only delays admissions but raises alarm among U.S. universities. Institutions have expressed concern that such measures could damage academic freedom, hinder research collaborations, and threaten essential funding pipelines.

With growing uncertainty, students are being urged to stay cautious, especially online, as scrutiny intensifies.

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