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[–] caboose2006@lemmy.world 47 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Easy. "I don't use social media."

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 29 points 3 months ago
[–] auraithx@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)
[–] 6nk06@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I want to believe it's fake. No one can be that stupid.

[–] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The page shows blank; anyone had a copy?

[–] auraithx@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 3 months ago

Think they're blocking VPNs

Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants MEDIA NOTE

OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON

JUNE 18, 2025

The State Department is committed to protecting our nation and our citizens by upholding the highest standards of national security and public safety through our visa process. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right.

We use all available information in our visa screening and vetting to identify visa applicants who are inadmissible to the United States, including those who pose a threat to U.S. national security. Under new guidance, we will conduct a comprehensive and thorough vetting, including online presence, of all student and exchange visitor applicants in the F, M, and J nonimmigrant classifications.

To facilitate this vetting, all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas will be instructed to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media profiles to β€œpublic.”

Our overseas posts will resume scheduling F, M, and J nonimmigrant visa applications soon. Applicants should check the relevant embassy or consulate website for appointment availability.

Every visa adjudication is a national security decision. The United States must be vigilant during the visa issuance process to ensure that those applying for admission into the United States do not intend to harm Americans and our national interests, and that all applicants credibly establish their eligibility for the visa sought, including that they intend to engage in activities consistent with the terms for their admission.

[–] Kirp123@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago

Well sounds more like it's a JD Vance and Trump Security decision. Can't have them be too insecure by checks notes posting memes and making jokes about them.

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 7 points 3 months ago

Mah freedumb.

[–] Album@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Interesting to just single out students

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago

The educated are the enemy of fascists

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago (2 children)
[–] aramova 6 points 3 months ago
[–] outhouseperilous@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Have you been paying any attention?

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yes and sometimes it’s a bit hard to tell the difference between a good joke and reality at the moment

There are grey areas, but this one was pretty well telegraphed