Students seeking US visas to face ‘thorough vetting’ of social media

Students seeking US visas to face ‘thorough vetting’ of social media

The American Embassy in Dublin has set out new rules. Picture: Haydn West/PA

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025 - 12:31
Cillian Sherlock, PA

Students applying for J1 visas will undergo “comprehensive and thorough vetting” of their social media, the US Embassy has announced.

The changes also apply for other exchange visitor applicants in the F, M, and J non-immigrant classifications.

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