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Rajiv's Article - Enhanced social media vetting for student and exchange visas - What you need to know

Published by: The Economic Times - Date: April 04, 2025

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Synopsis

The State Department's new social media screening measures affect F-1, M-1, and J-1 visa applicants, requiring mandatory reviews under certain conditions. These include broad interpretations of terrorist support and criteria for hostile attitudes toward U.S. institutions, potentially leading to visa revocations.

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USCIS Forms Update Notice - I-600, I-730, I-910 and Others

USCIS recently updated the following forms:

Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition

01/20/2025 10:51 AM EST

Edition Date: 01/20/25. Starting April 17, 2025, USCIS will accept only the 01/20/25 edition. Until then, you can also use the 10/17/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative

01/20/2025 10:45 AM EST