The U.S. State Department has resumed processing student visas but now requires applicants to set their social media accounts to public for review. Officials will check for posts or messages that show hostility toward U.S. citizens, culture, government, or institutions. Applicants who refuse may have their visa applications rejected.
The Trump administration is considering adding 36 more countries—mostly in Africa—to the existing travel ban. These nations must improve their travel documentation and agree to take back their citizens who are in the U.S. illegally within 60 days, or risk restrictions on their citizens entering the U.S.