If you're planning to study in the U.S., there’s an important update you need to know: in 2025, the State Department expanded social media screening requirements for student visa applicants (F, M, and J visas). These changes affect what foreign students must do, how consulates evaluate applications, and how careful you need to be with your online presence.
Below is what is confirmed so far, what it means for you — and how Borderless Counsel helps applicants navigate these new rules.
