State Department Tightens Chinese Visa Policies, Expands Student Vetting
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 7:22 pm
In a sharp policy pivot, the State Department has ramped up its scrutiny of Chinese visa holders, instituting an ongoing, rigorous vetting process for new student applicants. Officials claim the move is about bolstering national security, though one can’t help but wonder if this extra dose of bureaucracy might also be a subtle nod to diplomatic paranoia in uncertain times.
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Chinese nationals, especially those with CCP ties, face increased scrutiny at U.S. universities as the Trump administration targets student visas.
State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said Thursday that the new increased vetting for foreign students will be a 'continued' process, not just a 'one-time' check.
The department has already paused new student visa interviews worldwide and is preparing to revoke visas for Chinese nationals currently in the United States.
The U.S. will begin revoking visas for Chinese students, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday.The big picture: The move marks a major escalation in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, and comes a day after Rubio directed a halt to student visa interviews.One senior Trump…
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