The Trump administration has ordered a halt to all new student visa interviews across U.S. embassies, citing plans to expand social media vetting for applicants. Reports indicate that this decision has caused significant disruption, potentially affecting incoming international students at institutions such as Harvard and beyond. The State Department has confirmed this pause, raising concerns about the impact on the education sector, valued at $44 billion. With the administration considering mandatory social media screening for foreign students, uncertainty surrounds the visa process and future applications.